Karen is an 8-year-old child who weighs 56 lb. Her mother called the pediatrician because Karen feels miserable due to a common cold. The pediatrician prescribed acetaminophen 320 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed for fever and pain. Her mother purchased the medication shown here. If Karen receives 320 mg every 6 hours, how many full days will this bottle last?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the label, each 5 mL in the bottle contains 160 mg of acetaminophen.
 
 Calculate the amount to administer for each dose:
 11eeb0a8_735c_5852_be9b_73f61ace2274_TB10476_00 Total amount needed per day: 10 mL/dose * 4 doses/day = 40 mL/day
 
 4 fl oz = 30 mL, so the bottle contains 4 * 30 mL = 120 mL
 11eeb0a8_735c_5853_be9b_231c252a854e_TB10476_00

Karen Is an 8-Year-Old Child Who Weighs 56 Lb