Pharmacology · single question
A 4-year-old child (40 kg... actually low body weight per chart) living in a non-fluoridated area. What amount of fluoride supplementation is needed?
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Correct answer: A. 0.50 mg
- A. Correct. ADA/AAPD fluoride supplementation guidelines recommend 0.50 mg/day for children ages 3-6 years living in a non-fluoridated (<0.3 ppm F) water area.
- B. 0.25 mg/day is the dose for children age 6 months-3 years, not a 4-year-old.
- C. 1 mg/day exceeds recommended pediatric supplementation dosing.
- D. 0.20 mg does not correspond to any standard supplementation tier.