A 34-lb child needs acetaminophen (Tylenol). The correct dose range for this child is____________________ mg
ANS:
154.5-231.8
The dose range for acetaminophen is 10-15 mg/kg. This child weighs 15.45 kg, so multiplying by the correct dose gives a range of 154.5-231.8 mg.
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