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or questions 18-23, use the following information: rder acetaminophen 10-15 mg/eg/dose PO every 4 hild weighs 55 pounds He -6 hours PRN for pain or fever 8. How many kilograms does the child weight? 25 kg 9. What is the smallest dose in mg that the child should receive at each dose? 250 mg 20. What is largest safest dose in mg the child may receive at each dose? 375 mg 21. What is the maximum dosage the child could receive in one day If the medication is administered every 4 hours? If you use the largest safest dose, 375 mg x 6 times a day 2250mg/day; the smallest safest dose is 250 mg/dose x 6 times a day 1500 mg/day 22. The pharmacy has supplied oral acetaminophen with a supply dosage of 500 mg/5 m How many ml can be safely administered for each dose? 2.5 ml-3.75 mL 23. If the order reads "Give 225 mg of Tylenol PO q 6 hours as needed for pain" is the dose safe? No. The prescribed dose is too small. If the order is over or under the recommended dose, the nurse should hold the medication and notify the HCP.

Answer 1

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