8. The maximum adult dose of Periactin, an oral medication used to control
itching, should not exceed 16 mg per day. What would be the maximum daily dose for
a child 4-ft 6-inches tall who weighs 88 lbs.?
ANS: ______ mg
9. The usual adult dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) is 10 gr. How many
milligrams should a 3 year-old child receive who is 2-ft 6-inches tall and weighs 40 lbs.?
ANS: ______ mg
10. Referring to problem (9), if Tylenol Elixir is preferred over the tablets for
pediatric use, and contains 120 mg of acetaminophen per 5ml, how many ml should the
child receive? (NOTE: Base your calculations upon the answer you obtained using the
Nomogram Method.)
ANS: ______ ml
11. a. Meperidine HCl (Demerol) has a recommended dose of 6mg/kg/24
hours for pain. What would be the dosage for a 110 lb. child?
ANS: ______ mg
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