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There are 20 mg of acetaminophen in concentrated infant drops. If the proper dosage for a four-year-old child is 240 mg, how many milliliters should the child receive?

  • A. 0.8 mL
  • B. 1.6 mL
  • C. 2.4 mL
  • D. 3.2 mL
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To find the correct dosage in milliliters, divide the total required dosage in milligrams (240 mg) by the concentration of the medication in milligrams per milliliter (20 mg/mL). This calculation yields 12 mL, which is the recommended volume for the child. Choice A, 0.8 mL, is incorrect as it does not correspond to the correct dosage. Choice B, 1.6 mL, is incorrect because it also does not match the calculated dosage. Choice D, 3.2 mL, is incorrect as it is not the accurate result of the dosage calculation. Therefore, the correct answer is C, 2.4 mL.