A health care provider prescribes acetaminophen (Tylenol) gtt, 10 mg/kg/dose PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. The infant weighs 8 kg. The medication label states: "Acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL." The nurse prepares to administer one dose
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer to one decimal place.
ANS:
0.8
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 10 mg ? 8 kg to get the dose = 80 mg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = mL per dose
Available
80 mg
----------- ? 0.8 mL = 0.8 mL
80 mg
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