I need help working out this problem. Hear goes, The physician has ordered acetaminophen 325 mg po every 4-6 hrs for temperature higher than 110 degrees F. The medication is supplied in gr V tablets . How many tablets will the nurse administer . The answer is 1 tablet . I worked the problem but still not getting the answer . Can some one tell me what V stands for and how to solve the problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated . Oh can u recommend a good med calculation book because my book helps but not enough. Thanks much
Mike R, ADN, BSN, RN 286 Posts Specializes in Emergency. Aug 17, 2011 The V is roman numeral for 5. The question states: on hand, each tablet contains 5 grains. There are 60-65 mg per grain. In this case, there are 65mg/gr. When you do the math, 1 tab is correct. Show us what you got, and we'll help you from there.
nadomel 62 Posts Aug 20, 2011 Hey Mike I figured out the problem . I was over-thinking it. Thanks for ur help
assidere 74 Posts Specializes in Telemetry, ICU. Aug 27, 2011 ...for temperature higher than 110 degrees F...I hope you mean 101. Otherwise, the number of tablets would be a moot point, as the patient would be dead.Glad you figured it out though. Good luck in nursing school!
