Question

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Answer 1

Patient weight is 44lbs (is approx 20kg)

Order dose Tylenol 325mg stat.

Recommendation - 10 - 15 mg/kg/dose

it means maximum safe dose for this patient is 300mg/dose.

15mg x 20kg = 300mg/dose

Order dose Tylenol 325mg, which is greater than the maximum safe dose.

a. So, this order dose is not safe.

b. Tylenol solution is available in 160 mg per teaspoon

325mg + 160mg/teaspoon = 2.03teaspoon

1 teaspoon is 4.929ml so, you have to give

4.929 x 2.03teaspoon = 10ml

According to order, you have to give 10ml of the drug.