Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Question 1

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Class:

Answer 1

Analgesic, antipyretic

Question 2

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Acetaminophen produces
Analgesia (absence of pain)
And
Antipyresis (relieving or reducing fever)

Question 3

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Indications:

Answer 3

Fever above 101.5 F

Question 4

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Contraindications:

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, administration of acetaminophen in the past 4 hours.

Question 5

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Precautions:

Answer 5

Max recommended daily dose is 3,000mg, be careful as other medications have acetaminophen in them.

Question 6

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Side Effects:

Answer 6

No acute side effects in normal dosages,

prolonged use or overdose can cause liver toxicity, failure and death.

Question 7

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Interactions:

Answer 7

None

Question 8

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Dosage:

Answer 8

500 - 1,000mg

Question 9

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Routes:

Answer 9

Orally (PO)

Question 10

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Onset:

Answer 10

20-30 minutes.

Question 11

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Notes:

Answer 11

Pay attention to pain medications that contain “APAP”. This is an abbreviation for acetaminophen and results in overdoes.

Question 12

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

NH Notes:

Answer 12

Protocol 2.7A and 2.7P

Question 13

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP)

Myths/Facts:

Answer 13

This is NOT a harmless medication!! Used improperly can be one of the most dangerous medications in a family household.