A mother calls the outpatient clinic requesting information on appropriate dosing for over-the-counter medications for her 13-month-old who has symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection and fever.The box of acetaminophen says to give 120 mg q4h when needed.At his 12-month visit,the nurse practitioner prescribed 150 mg.The nurse's best response is:

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The method most often used to determine children's dosage is based on a specific dose per kilogram of body weight.The mother should be given correct information.For a therapeutic effect,the dosage should be based on weight,not age.Acetaminophen can be used to relieve discomfort in children at this age group.

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