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A febrile, pediatric patient weighs 42 pounds. You need to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) $15 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{kg}$ (a) How many mg will you administer? (b) The acetaminophen (Tylenol) packages come in liquid form $160 \mathrm{mg} / 5.0 \mathrm{mL} .$ How many mL will you administer to your 42 -pound patient?

Name: Problem 86, Chapter 1: Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Uploaded: 2020-07-05T19:00:01-08:00
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Description: A febrile, pediatric patient weighs 42 pounds. You need to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) 15 mg / kg (a) How many mg will you administer? (b) The acetaminophen (Tylenol) packages come in liquid form 160 mg / 5.0 mL . How many mL will you administer to your 42 -pound patient?

   A febrile, pediatric patient weighs 42 pounds. You need to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) $15 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{kg}$
(a) How many mg will you administer?
(b) The acetaminophen (Tylenol) packages come in liquid form $160 \mathrm{mg} / 5.0 \mathrm{mL} .$ How many mL will you administer to your 42 -pound patient?

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

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Chapter 1, Problem 86

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07/05/2020

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We know that 1 kilogram is approximately equal to 2.205 pounds. So, we can use this conversion factor to convert the weight of the patient to kilograms: \[42 \, \text{pounds} \times \frac{1 \, \text{kg}}{2.205 \, \text{pounds}} = 19.05 \, \text{kg}\] Show more…

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A febrile, pediatric patient weighs 42 pounds. You need to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) $15 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{kg}$ (a) How many mg will you administer? (b) The acetaminophen (Tylenol) packages come in liquid form $160 \mathrm{mg} / 5.0 \mathrm{mL} .$ How many mL will you administer to your 42 -pound patient?

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Key Concepts

Weight Conversion

This concept involves converting body weight from one unit (pounds) to another (kilograms), using an appropriate conversion factor (approximately 1 kg = 2.205 lbs). This is important when medication dosages are prescribed based on weight in kilograms rather than pounds.

Dosage Calculation

This entails determining the total amount of medication required by multiplying the patient's weight (in kilograms) by the prescribed dosage per kilogram (mg/kg). Accurate dosage calculation is crucial for ensuring both safety and efficacy of the medication.

Liquid Medication Volume Conversion

This concept requires using the known concentration of a liquid medication (mg per mL) to convert the determined dosage in mg into a corresponding volume in mL. This step ensures that the prescribed amount of liquid medication is administered correctly.

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