The prescriber orders acetaminophen (Ofirmev) 700 mg IV q6h for pain for a child who weighs 94.6 lb. Available: Acetamin

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The prescriber orders acetaminophen (Ofirmev) 700 mg IV q6h for
pain for a child who weighs 94.6 lb.
Available: Acetaminophen (Ofirmev) 10 mg per mL
Recommended dosage from a reputable medication
source (e.g., The Harriet Lane Handbook) for a child (age 2-12
years) or adolescent/adult weighing less than 50 kg is 15
mg/kg/dose q6h, or 12.5 mg/kg/dose q4h IV, up to a maximum of 75
mg/kg/24 hr.
A) Is the dosage ordered safe?
B) If the dosage is safe, calculate the number of milliliters
needed to add to the IV.
No, not safe, call provider
No, not safe, do nothing
Yes, safe, administer
Yes, safe, call provider