Tetracycline Is a Short Acting Antibiotic

Multiple Choice

Tetracycline is a short acting antibiotic.It discolors developing teeth and so is not normally prescribed for children under 8 or pregnant women.An 11-year-old, 84-lb child is prescribed 35 mg/kg tetracycline per day for 10 days.What is the daily dose of tetracycline that should be administered to the child?

A) 5.3 mg
B) 53 mg
C) 1.3 g
D) 1.3 mg
E) 2.9 g