Using Clark's rule, calculate the milligrams of 2% lidocaine an 8-year old, 60 pound child can receive before reaching MRD.
A) 60 mg
B) 120 mg
C) 200 mg
D) 300 mg

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Clark's rule states that the maximum safe dose of lidocaine is 4 mg/kg. Therefore, an 8-year old, 60 pound child can receive a maximum of 4 mg/kg x 60 kg = 240 mg of lidocaine before reaching MRD.

Using Clark's Rule, Calculate the Milligrams of 2% Lidocaine an 8-Year