Question

Ordered: Infant's acetaminophen concentrated drops 160 mg for a 3- year-old child with a fever who weighs 30 lb The recommended dose for this child in milliliters is mg per mL. Is the ordered dose safe and therapeutic (S&T)? Answer yes or no. Infants' TYLENOL ASPIRIN FREE ALCOHOL FREE IBUPROFEN FREE Directions: 1. Shake well before using 2. Find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; other wise, use age. 3. Only use enclosed dropper, fill to pre- scribed level and dispense liquid slowly into child's mouth toward inn- er check 4. Replace dropper tightly to maintain child resistance. 5. If needed, repeat dose every 4 hours. 6. Do not use more than 5 times a day. WEIGHT AGE DOSE (lb) Gyr) Acetaminophen CONCENTRATED DROPS Fever Reducer - Pain Reliever Pediatricians' First Choice Under 4 Under 2 Consult Doctor 2 Dropperfuls 12 0.8 ml) 24-35 23 NEW! SAFE-TY-LOCK Bottle Attention: This product has been specifically de signed for use only with enclosed dropper. Do not use any other dosing device with this product. • Tylenole products are the first choice of Pediatricians Infants Tylenol Drops are more concentrated than Children's Tylenol Liquids. For accurate dosing follow the dosing Instruc tions on this label. • Only use enclosed dropper to dose. • Never use spoons, droppers or cups that come with other medicines, Unique Safety Barrier Grape Flavor 1/2 FL OZ (15 mL) 80 mg per 0.8 mL

Answer 1

The recommended dose for this age group and according to weight are as follows,

The package is 80mg per 0.8ml.

Ordered dose is 160 mg so 0.8+0.8=1.6 ml

1.6 ml contains 160 mg

Yes the ordered dose is safe and therapeutic.

Because the order is based on child age and weight.