The therapeutic dose of vitamin A in hypovitaminosis A (per kg body weight) is?

VMD-0132

QUESTION

The therapeutic dose of vitamin A in hypovitaminosis A (per kg body weight) is?

OPTIONS

(A) 40 IU
(B) 44 IU
(C) 400 IU
(D) 440 IU

ANSWER

(D) 440 IU

EXPLANATION

The therapeutic vitamin A dose cited for hypovitaminosis A in this examination is approximately 440 IU per kilogram body weight. The much lower doses of 40 or 44 IU/kg are inadequate for therapeutic correction, while 400 IU/kg is below the specified reference value.

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