Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2163 of 2368
A child weighing 20 kg has an order for acetaminophen. The pediatric reference lists 10 to 15 mg/kg/dose. Which dose is within the safe range?
- 150 mg
- 250 mg
- 350 mg
- 500 mg
Show answer
Correct answer: 250 mg
For 20 kg, 10 to 15 mg/kg equals 200 to 300 mg per dose. Only 250 mg falls in that range.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Planning Care for the Ill Child: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026