Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Child weighing 28 lb receiving acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/doseA nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Converting 28 lb to 12.73 kg, the dose is 127.3 mg (10 mg/kg). With 120 mg/5 mL, 127.3 mg requires 5.3 mL (127.3 * 5 / 120).