ATI LPN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2023
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg PO every 6 hr to a toddler who weighs 26.4 lb. Available is acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL liquid. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Convert the toddler’s weight from ponds to kgs: 26.4 lb/2.2 = 12 kg Calculate the total dose in mg: 10 x 12 = 120 mg Determine the volume of acetaminophen to administer: 120/80 x 0.8 = 1.2 mL
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