Dosage calculation proctored exam (hellen fluid college)
Jane Doe was given Tylenol for her fever at 8 a.m. At noon, her temperature was 39.2°C. What action should be taken at noon?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: Check the time condition: The last dose was given at 8 a.m., and the order is for "q4h" (every 4 hours). At noon, exactly 4 hours have passed, so the time condition is met. Check the temperature condition: The patient's temperature is 39.2°C, but the order specifies a temperature in Fahrenheit (> 101°F). Convert to determine if the condition is met. Conversion: F= (C×1.8) + 32 = (39.2×1.8)+32 = 70.56+32 = 102.56°F Evaluate the order: The patient's temperature of 102.56°F is greater than the ordered condition of 101°F. Both the time and temperature conditions for administering the Tylenol have been met. The order is for "Tylenol 325 mg tab ii," which means two tablets of 325 mg each.
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