Question

scenario
suppose mrs. turners current temperature is 38.22 c. for temperatures greater than 38.05 c, the prescriber’s order allows acetaminophen 325 mg 2 tabs by mouth every 6 hours. assume that on her first day of hospitalization, mrs. turners temperature is greater than 38.05 c three times.
question
how many grams of acetaminophen will mrs. turner have ingested on her first day of hospitalization?
round your answer to hundredths.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate mg per dose

Each dose has 2 tabs, each tab is 325 mg. So per dose: $2\times325 = 650$ mg.

Step2: Calculate total mg in a day

She takes it 3 times a day. So total mg: $650\times3 = 1950$ mg.

Step3: Convert mg to grams

Since 1 gram = 1000 mg, so $1950\div1000 = 1.95$ grams.

Answer:

1.95