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Health And Wellness (Paediatrics 2) mcp Proctored Exam ( 47 Questions)
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A child weighs 52 lb. The child has a fever and the doctor orders acetaminophen. The safe dose range of this medication is 10-15 mg/kg every 6 hours. What is the maximum safe daily dose of the medication the client can receive? Round to the nearest whole number. Record numerical answers only.
Correct Answer: 1416
Step 1: Convert weight to kilograms
52 lb ÷ 2.2 = 23.6 kg
Step 2: Calculate maximum dose per administration
15 mg × 23.6 kg = 354 mg
Step 3: Calculate maximum daily dose (4 doses/day)
354 mg × 4 = 1416 mg
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