Acetaminophen Flashcards

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Acetaminophen:
Classification -
1. ___
2. ___

A

Classification -

  1. Antipyretic.
  2. Analgesic.
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Acetaminophen:
Action -
1. ___
2. ___

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Action -

  1. Inhibits prostaglandin in CNS to reduce fever.
  2. Blocks pain impulses.
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Acetaminophen:
Onset of Action -
1. PO and PR: ___

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Onset of Action -

1. PO and PR: 10-30 minutes.

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Acetaminophen:
Duration of Action -
1. PO and PR: ___

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Duration of Action -

1. PO and PR: 3-4 hours.

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Acetaminophen:
Contraindication -
1. ___
2. ___

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Contraindication -

  1. Hypersensitivity.
  2. Severe liver disease.
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Acetaminophen:
Use with Caution -
1. \_\_\_
2. \_\_\_
3. \_\_\_
A

Use with Caution -

  1. Anemia.
  2. Liver disease.
  3. Renal disease.
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Acetaminophen:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult: ___

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Dosage and Administration -

1. Adult: 500-1,000 mg orally.

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Acetaminophen:
Adverse Reaction -
1. \_\_\_
2. \_\_\_
3. \_\_\_
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Adverse Reaction -

  1. Nausea
  2. Vomiting
  3. Rash
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Acetaminophen:
Indication -
1. ___
2. ___

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Indication -

  1. Fever.
  2. Pain management.
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Acetaminophen:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Pediatric: ___

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Dosage and Administration -

1. Pediatric: 15 mg/kg orally or by rectal suppository.

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