MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

A patient is newly diagnosed with folic acid deficiency and megaloblastic anemia. What is the appropriate dosage for a child older than 4 years old?
  1. 400 mcg qd, IV, IM or sc
  2. 5 mg/mL bid, IV or sc
  3. 30 mg qd, PO only
  4. 300 mg, qd, PO only
Explanation
Answer: A - A child older than 4 years old can get a maintenance dose and should get 0.4mg (= 400 mcg) per day either PO, IM or sc. The other doses given are too high.
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