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Monthly dose of treatment of vitamin A deficiency in 10 kg child who is 2 years old is -

A
5000 IU
B
100000 IU
C
150000 IU
D
200000 IU
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., 200000 IU * For treatment of vitamin A deficiency, oral vitamin A is given at a dose of 50000 IU, 100000 IU and 200000 IU in children <6 months, 6-12 months and > 1 year, respectively.* The same dose is repeated next day and 4 weeks later.

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