Acetaminophen

Question 1

Acetaminophen Trade Name?

Answer 1

Tylenol

Question 2

Acetaminophen Classification?

Answer 2

Non-opioid analgesic, Antipyretic

Question 3

Acetaminophen Mechanism?

Answer 3

Exact MOA unknown but it’s thought to inhibit prostaglandins and stimulate serotonigenic pathways in the CNS

Question 4

Acetaminophen Indications?

Answer 4

-Mild to moderate pain
-Fever

Question 5

Acetaminophen Contraindications?

Answer 5

-Hypersensitivity
-Severe hepatic impairment or liver disease

Question 6

Acetaminophen Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Constipation
-Headache

Question 7

Acetaminophen Adult Dose?

Answer 7

Fever:
1g IV/IO over 15 min
500mg-1000mg PO
Pain: 1g IV/IO

Question 8

Acetaminophen Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

15mg/kg. PO

Question 9

Acetaminophen Onset of Action?

Answer 9

30-60 minutes

Question 10

Acetaminophen Duration of Action?

Answer 10

3-8 hours

Question 11

Acetaminophen Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

not to exceed 1g/daily

Question 12

Acetaminophen Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

PO/IV/IO

Question 13

Acetaminophen How Supplied?

Answer 13

Liquid, tablets, suppositories, IV solution