Give typed full explanation  Methyldopa is ordered for a pediatric patient at a dose of 450 mg IV q 6 hr. The safe dose range is 20-40 mg/kg/day. The patient weighs 21 kg. Is this medication order safe?

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Methyldopa is ordered for a pediatric patient at a dose of 450 mg IV q 6 hr. The safe dose range is 20-40 mg/kg/day. The patient weighs 21 kg. Is this medication order safe?

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