A child is ordered Acetaminophen 160 mg. every 6 hours as needed for fever. The resource...
A child is ordered Acetaminophen 160 mg. every 6 hours as needed for fever.
The resource information states the the safe and therapeutic dose of acetaminophen is 10- 15 mg/ kg/ dose given every 4- 6 hours as needed.
Is this ordered dose safe and therapeutic for this child?
Homework Answers
Ans) Yes the dose is within safeand therapeutic range
Explaination:
- Children's Pain+Fever Oral Pwd: 160mg . 10 to 15 mg/kg/dose PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed. . For the treatment of mild pain or for the temporary relief of headache
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