A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 56 mg PO to a newborn.Available is acetaminophen oral solution 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
The Correct Answer is ["1.8"]
Dose = Desired dose / Available dose x Volume Therefore;
Dose = (56 mg / 160 mg) x 5 mL Therefore;
Dose = 0.35 x 5 mL Dose = 1.75 mL
Round to the nearest tenth: Dose = 1.8 mL
The nurse should administer 1.8 mL
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Correct Answer is ["2"]
Explanation
Number of tablets = (Dose ordered / Dose available) x Frequency Number of tablets = (10 mg / 5 mg) x 1
Number of tablets = 2 x 1 Number of tablets = 2
Correct Answer is ["8"]
Explanation
Number of tablets = (Dose per administration x Number of administrations per day) / Tablet strength
Number of tablets = (500 mg x 4) / 250 mg
Number of tablets = 2000 mg / 250 mg Number of tablets = 8
Therefore, the nursing staff should administer 8 tablets in a 24hrs.
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