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    ATI NUR 209 Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam
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    The client arrives at the emergency room following a sexual trafficking incident. She is experiencing significant pain but has difficulty swallowing pills. The provider prescribes 15 mL of Codeine with acetaminophen oral elixir to be taken by mouth once. Pharmacy Formulary Codeine with acetaminophen oral elixir available: 2 mg/mL of codeine 24 mg/mL of acetaminophen. The client is prescribed elixir. She will receive of ______ acetaminophen based on the formulary concentration.

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1 is: Determine the concentration of acetaminophen in the elixir. The formulary states that the elixir contains 24 mg of acetaminophen per 1 mL. Step 2 is: Calculate the amount of acetaminophen in the prescribed dose. The prescribed dose is 15 mL. Step 3 is: Multiply the prescribed volume by the concentration: 15 mL × 24 mg/mL = 360 mg. The client will receive 360 mg of acetaminophen.

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