Pharmacology · single question
In a child, what is the maximum number of anesthetic carpules that can typically be administered (weight-based, smaller child)?
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Correct answer: B. 2
- A. This may exceed the safe weight-based maximum for a smaller pediatric patient.
- B. Correct, per the source material — reflecting a typical weight-based maximum carpule limit for a smaller child patient.
- C. This may be overly conservative/limiting depending on the specific case parameters.
- D. This number is far too high and would represent an unsafe overdose for a child.