The prescriber has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg, b…
The prescriber has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg, by mouth every 6 hours for a temperature >101◦F. The patient weighs 65kg and has a temperature of 101.4◦F. Safe dosage range: 40–50 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. A. What is the safe dose range/dose? ________________mg (If rounding needed, round to the whole) B. Would the nurse administer this medication and why? _________________________