Pharmacology - Dosage Calculation (24330074 (Tutorial) QID: 31773)

The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 10 mg/kg of acetaminophen for a child weighing 14.18 kg (31.26 lbs).

 How many milligrams should the nurse administer to the child? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using 1 decimal place.

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Correct Answer(s): 141.8

mg

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Subject/Lesson

• Subject

  Pharmacology

• Lesson

  Dosage Calculation

Client Need

• Test Plan

  Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

• Related Topic

  Dosage Calculation

Item Type

• Item Type

  Application

Explanation

First, multiply the client's weight by the prescribed dosage.

14.18 kg × 10 mg/kg = 141.8 mg

Round the dosage to one decimal place.

141.8 mg

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Last Updated - 11 Jun 2025