The safe dose of codeine varies with tolerance

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1. Each acetaminophen (Tylenol) #3 tablet has 325 mg of acetaminophen and 30 mg codeine. A patient is told to take 2 tablets PO every 4 hours for pain. The maximum safe dose of acetaminophen is 4 g/day. The safe dose of codeine varies with tolerance. Is the dose safe?

2. The recommended dosage of amoxicillin is 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses q8h. The child weighs 11 lb. The total daily dose is _______________.

3. Order: D5W 1 L IV with heparin 40,000 Units to infuse at 30 mL/h. What is the hourly heparin dosage?

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