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    Pharmacology Chicago State University Proctored Exam
    Madison is 2 year-old female with moderate persistent asthma who weighs 12 kg. She presents with increased cough and work of breathing, a runny nose, and fevers. Based on her physical exam, laboratory results, and imaging, your team would like to treat her for an asthma exacerbation triggered by viral pneumonia. The intern calls you for help with dosing. She has already started the patient on prednisolone and albuterol. You have a reference that you can look in for pediatric doses. You look up all three medications on the dosing sheet your preceptor provided. Drug Concentration Dose Frequency Acetaminophen 160 mg/ 5 mL 10-15 mg/kg/dose Q 4-6 hours Prednisolone 3 mg/mL 1-2 mg/kg/day Q 12-24 hours Albuterol MDI 90 mcg / puff : 4 puffs per dose Q 2-6 hours What dose of acetaminophen do you recommend for Madison?

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