Ideal weight of a child (Table 12.1) is 4.2 kg at 1 month, 5.6 kg at 3 months, 7.7 kg at 6 months, 10 kg at 1 year, 15 k
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Ideal weight of a child (Table 12.1) is 4.2 kg at 1 month, 5.6 kg at 3 months, 7.7 kg at 6 months, 10 kg at 1 year, 15 kg at 3 years, 18 kg at 5 years and 23 kg at 7 years. 1 The paediatric dose of the opioid analgesic morphine in the APF is 0.1-0.2 mg/kg 2-4 hourly for subcutaneous administration (injection). What is the highest daily dose recommended for a 5 year old child who weighs 18.4 kg? (Whole number of milligram.) Answer: X