Acetaminophen Flashcards
1
Q
Indications of Acetaminophen
A
1) Mild to moderate discomfort
2) fever (100.4 F)
2
Q
Contraindications of Acetaminophen (9)
A
1) Head Injury
2) Hypotension
3) Took a dose in the past four hours (including cold remedies that include acetaminophen)
4) Inability to swallow
5) Respiratory Distress
6) Persistent Vomiting
7) Known or suspected liver disease)
8) Allergic
9) younger than 3 months
3
Q
Dose for <3 months
A
NONE
4
Q
Dose for 3 months
A
1.25 mL (40 mg)
5
Q
Dose for 4-11 months
A
2.5 mL (80 mg)
6
Q
Dose for 12-13 months
A
3.75 mL (120 mg)
7
Q
Dose for 2-4 years
A
1 cup of 160 mg/5 mL
8
Q
Dose for 5-12 years
A
2 cups of 160mg/5 mL
Total Dose: 320 mg/10 mL
9
Q
Dose for 13+ years
A
4 cups of 160mg/5 mL
Total Dose: 640mg/20 mL
