Acetaminophen ( Tylenol)

Question 1

acetaminophen ( Tylenol) action?

Answer 1

-inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins that may serve as mediators for pain and fever in CNS

-No significant anti-inflammatory properties or GI toxicity

Question 2

acetaminophen ( Tylenol) use?

Answer 2

• Analgesia
• Antipyretics

Question 3

acetaminophen ( Tylenol) complications?

Answer 3

-bloody or black tarry stool

-pain in lower back

-hypersensitivity

-bloody or cloudy urine

Question 4

acetaminophen ( Tylenol) Contraindications?

Answer 4

-previous hypersensitivity

-products containing alcohol

-hypative impairment/ liver disease

-malnutrition

Question 5

acetaminophen ( Tylenol) interactions?

Answer 5

-increases the risk of bleeding with warfarin
- can increase hepatotoxicity
- use of NSAIDS increase risk for adverse renal affects

Question 6

acetaminophen ( Tylenol) pt eduation?

Answer 6

-take as directed

-avoid alcohol

-discontinue if you get a rash

-inform pt with diabetes that acetaminophen
may result in BG monitoring

-Dont take more than one product with acetaminophen

Question 7

acetaminophen ( Tylenol) dosage?

Answer 7

-Regular strength : 650mg every 4-6 hr
- Max 3250 mg in 24 hr
- Extra strength 1000mg every 6 hr ( Max of 3,000 in a day)