Dr. Peterson prescribed Ofirmev (acetaminophen) 12.5 mg/kg IV every 4 hours for a 44 pound child. Ofirmev is supplied in a 100 mL glass vial containing 1000 mg acetaminophen (10 mg/mL). How much acetaminophen (in grams) will the child receive in a 24-hour period? Answer must be numeric. Do not include units. Do not round answer.

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Dr. Peterson prescribed Ofirmev (acetaminophen) 12.5 mg/kg IV every 4 hours for a 44 pound child. Ofirmev is supplied in a 100 mL glass vial containing 1000 mg acetaminophen (10 mg/mL). How much acetaminophen (in grams) will the child receive in a 24-hour period? Answer must be numeric. Do not include units. Do not round answer.

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