Question

A pediatric patient weighs 33 pounds. The physician’s order is for 15 mg/kg of acetaminophen.

Answer 1

Like the physician’s order is for 15 mg/kg of acetaminophen and the pediatric patient weighs 33 pounds, the patient must receive approximately 225 mg.

Explanation:

Weight of the pediatric patient:

W=33 pounds (0.4536 kg / 1 pound) → W=14.969 kg

Dosage: 15 mg/kg

Then the patient must receive:

(15 mg/kg) (14.969 kg) = 224.535 mg

The pediatric patient must receive approximately 225 mg