A mother calls the outpatient clinic requesting information on appropriate dosing for over-the-counter medications for her 13-month-old who has symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection and fever. the box of acetaminophen says to give 120 mg q4h when needed. at his 12-month visit, the nurse practitioner prescribed 150 mg. the nurse's best response is:

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4 May, 22:14

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Ellen Perkins · Answer 1

To err on the side of caution, call your child's pediatrician. Or you could call a pharmacy