The maximum allowance of acetaminophen is 4 grams (4000 mg)…
The maximum allowance of acetaminophen is 4 grams (4000 mg) per 24 hours. The healthcare provider has ordered oxycodone/acetaminophen 5 mg/325 mg combo tablet, 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, maximum of 8 tablets per day. If the client has already taken 6 tablets of oxycodone/acetaminophen over 16 hours, how many additional (whole tablets) of extra strength acetaminophen 500 mg tablets can the client have over the next 8 hours? Must include units of measurement.