While obtaining the medication history, a client tells the nurse that he takes acetaminophen every day. The nurse questions the client about the amount of the drug he takes in each dose and
how many times a day he takes the drug based on the understanding that the total daily dose should be no greater than which amount?
A) 2 grams
B) 4 grams
C) 6 grams
D) 8 grams
Ans: B
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The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen should not exceed 4 grams.
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