pain

Question 1

acetaminophen
Tylenol
analgesic and antipyretic
uses: pain reliever and fever reliever

Answer 1

action: inhibits production of prostaglandins
Oral: 325 mg - 650 mg
adverse reactions: nausea, headache, dizziness
nursing considerations: assess pain/fever

Question 2

oxycodone
oxycontin
opioid analgesic
uses: pain management

Answer 2

action: pain relief, sedation
PO: 5 - 15 mg
adverse reactions: drowsiness, headache, dizziness
nursing considerations: assess pain

Question 3

dilaudid
exalgo
opioid analgesic
uses: pain management

Answer 3

action: pain relief and sedation
PO: 2-4 mg
adverse reactions: drowsiness, nausea, vomiting
nursing considerations: asses pain