Ordered: Children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg PO stat for a 3-year-old child with a fever who weighs 30 lb a. What is the recommended dose in mg and mL for this child?
b. If safe, how many mg will you be administering?
c. How many mL equivalents will you give using the calibrated equipment supplied with the medicine?

Question

Ordered: Children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg PO stat for a 3-year-old child with a fever who weighs 30 lb  a. What is the recommended dose in mg and mL for this child?
b. If safe, how many mg will you be administering?
c. How many mL equivalents will you give using the calibrated equipment supplied with the medicine?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer is a. 160 mg (5 mL) is recommended manufacturer dose for a 3-year-old child
b. Safe to give. 160 mg.
c. 5 mL in the dosing cup (1 metric teaspoon)

Ordered: Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 Mg PO Stat for a 3-Year-Old