Acetaminophen

Question 1

Acetaminophen trade name

Answer 1

Tylenol

Question 2

Acetaminophen class

Answer 2

Analgesic/ antipyretic

Question 3

Acetaminophen MOA

Answer 3

Cox inhibitor prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor anti inflammatory

Question 4

Acetaminophen indications

Answer 4

Pain management
Fever

Question 5

Acetaminophen contraindications

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity
Liver disease

Question 6

Acetaminophen side effects

Answer 6

Nausea/vomiting
Constipation

Question 7

Acetaminophen onset/ duration

Answer 7

Onset 15min IV Oral 30-60 min
Duration 4-6 hours IV Oral 3-4 hours

Question 8

Acetaminophen dose

Answer 8

Adult pain/fever 1000mg IV/IO
Pediatric pain/fever 15mg/kg max 1000mg