The mother of a 3-year-old child who weighs 15 kg tells the NP that she has liquid acetaminophen at home but does not know what dose to give her child. The NP should tell the mother:
a. to give 1 teaspoon every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
b. to throw away the old medication and get a new bottle.
c. that she may give 5 to 7.5 mL per dose every 4 to 6 hours.
d. to find out whether she has a preparation made for infants or children.
D
Acetaminophen drops for infants are three times as concentrated as the oral liquid for children. The drops have been pulled from the market, but many parents may still have old preparations on hand. The NP should first determine which preparation this mother has before giving dosage recommendations. If the mother has the oral liquid for children, answers A and C would both be acceptable because the concentration is 160 mg per 5 mL. The mother should not be counseled to throw away the medication until the NP has more information.
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