Question

A client is receiving acetaminophen (Tylenol) 0.65 gram PO every 6 hours PRN for pain. Acetaminophen is available in 325 mg tablets. How many milligrams should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.)

Answer 1

To administer a dose of 0.65 grams of acetaminophen using 325 mg tablets, the nurse should administer two tablets to equal the required 650 milligrams.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking how many milligrams of acetaminophen should be administered if the doctor's orders are for 0.65 grams. Since the tablets available are 325 mg each, we need to convert 0.65 grams to milligrams by multiplying by 1,000 (since 1 gram = 1,000 milligrams). Therefore, 0.65 grams is equal to 650 milligrams. To administer 650 milligrams using 325 mg tablets, two tablets need to be given (325 mg × 2 = 650 mg).