Calculation Problems
(LO 3-7, 3-9) The physician orders acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) elixir 600 mg/10 mL every 4 hours for a temperature greater than 101 ° F or 38.3 ° C. Available is 120 mg per 5 mL. You will give _________ mL to the patient.
120 X = 3,000
12X = 300
300 ÷ 12 = 25
25 mL