A pediatric patient is ordered acetaminophen 240 mg PO. The available bottle contains acetaminophen liquid at a concentration of 160 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
6 mL
3 mL
7.5 mL
4.5 mL
The Correct Answer is C
Identify the ordered dose and available concentration
Ordered Dose: 240 mg
Available Concentration: 160 mg/5 mL
Calculate the volume to administer
Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration) × Volume of Concentration
Volume to administer = (240 ÷ 160) × 5
Volume to administer = 1.5 × 5
= 7.5 mL
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength
Ordered Dose: 125 mcg (0.125 mg)
Tablet Strength: 0.25 mg per tablet
Calculate the number of tablets to administer
Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength
Number of Tablets = 0.125 ÷ 0.25
= 0.5
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
The conversion factor
1 g = 1000 mg
Convert 0.75 g to milligrams
Milligrams = 0.75 × 1000
= 750 mg
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