Question

order: tylenol (acetaminophen) elixir 650 mg via ngt every 4 - 6 prn temperature > 101.5°f/38.6°c supply: the label reads: tylenol elixir 325 mg/5 ml how many mls will you administer?

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

Let $x$ be the volume in mL to be administered. We know that the concentration is 325 mg in 5 mL and we need to administer 650 mg. So the proportion is $\frac{325\ mg}{5\ mL}=\frac{650\ mg}{x\ mL}$.

Step2: Cross - multiply and solve for $x$

Cross - multiplying gives us $325x = 650\times5$. Then $325x=3250$. Dividing both sides by 325, we get $x=\frac{3250}{325}=10$.

Answer:

10 mL