The nurse is to administer 10 mg/kg of acetaminophen to a patient who weighs 70 pounds (32 kg).
Acetaminophen elixir
160mg per 5 mL
How many mL of medication will be given to the patient for each dose?

Name: The nurse is to administer 10 mg/kg of acetaminophen to a patient who weighs 70 pounds (32 kg). Acetaminophen elixir 160mg per 5 mL How many mL of medication will be given to the patient for each dose?
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32 kg × 10 mg/kg = 320 mg
320 mg × 5 mL/160 mg = 10 mL

The Nurse Is to Administer 10 Mg/kg of Acetaminophen to a Patient