Question

how many milliliters of tylenol oral suspension should jason's mom measure out per dose, if jason weighs 76 pounds?

Answer 1

To calculate the total volume of the cough syrup, all components are converted to milliliters, summed up, and then converted back to liters. The total volume of the cough syrup mixture is 3.525 liters.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks us to determine the total volume of cough syrup mixture a pharmacist creates by combining various components. To do this, we first need to convert all measurements into the same unit, and then add them together to find the total volume.

The pharmacist mixes:

1,550 milliliters of syrup

725 milliliters of cherry flavor

1.25 liters of water

Firstly, we need to note that 1 liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters. So,

1.25 liters of water is equivalent to 1.25 * 1,000 milliliters = 1,250 milliliters.

Add all the milliliters together: 1,550 ml + 725 ml + 1,250 ml = 3,525 milliliters.

Convert the total milliliters back to liters by dividing by 1,000: 3,525 milliliters / 1,000 = 3.525 liters.

The total volume of the cough syrup mixture is therefore 3.525 liters.

Answer 2

The recommended dose of Tylenol (acetaminophen) oral suspension for children depends on their age and weight. For children who weigh 76 pounds, the recommended dose is 75-100 mg/kg/day, divided into 4-6 doses. To calculate the appropriate dose in milliliters of oral suspension, you will need to know the concentration of the suspension.

For example, if the concentration of the Tylenol oral suspension is 160 mg/5 mL, you can calculate the dose in milliliters as follows:

First, calculate the total daily dose in milligrams:

Total daily dose = 75-100 mg/kg/day * 76 lbs = 5700-7600 mg/day

Then, divide the total daily dose by the number of doses per day:

Total daily dose = 5700-7600 mg/day / 4-6 doses = 1425-1267 mg/dose

Finally, divide the dose per dose by the concentration of the oral suspension to find the number of milliliters per dose:

1425-1267 mg/dose / 160 mg/5 mL = 8.9-7.9 mL/dose

Therefore, Jason's mom should measure out 8.9-7.9 mL of Tylenol oral suspension per dose, depending on the specific concentration of the medication and the number of doses per day. It is important to follow the recommended dosing instructions and not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen, as taking too much acetaminophen can be harmful to the liver.