A pediatric burn patient weighs 15 kg. Using the dosing guidelines provided, calculate the appropriate total dose of pain medication in milligrams (mg) for this patient. Weight Category (kg) Dose per kg (mg) 5-10 2 11-20 3 21-30 4 31-40 5

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45 mg. The patient weighs 15 kg, which falls into the 11-20 kg category. The dose per kg for this category is 3 mg. Thus, the total dose is calculated by multiplying the dose per kg by the weight: $$3 	imes 15 = 45$$ mg.

A pediatric burn patient weighs 15 kg. Using the dosing guidelines provided, calculate the appropriate total dose of pain medication in milligrams (mg) for this patient. Weight Category (kg) Dose per kg (mg) 5-10 2 11-20 3 21-30 4 31-40 5

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