Acetaminophen

Question 1

Acetaminophen:
Classification -
1. ___
2. ___

Answer 1

Classification -

1. Antipyretic.
2. Analgesic.

Question 2

Acetaminophen:
Action -
1. ___
2. ___

Answer 2

Action -

1. Inhibits prostaglandin in CNS to reduce fever.
2. Blocks pain impulses.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Onset of Action -

1. PO and PR: 10-30 minutes.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Duration of Action -

1. PO and PR: 3-4 hours.

Question 5

Acetaminophen:
Contraindication -
1. ___
2. ___

Answer 5

Contraindication -

1. Hypersensitivity.
2. Severe liver disease.

Question 6

Acetaminophen:
Use with Caution -
1. \_\_\_
2. \_\_\_
3. \_\_\_

Answer 6

Use with Caution -

1. Anemia.
2. Liver disease.
3. Renal disease.

Question 7

Acetaminophen:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult: ___

Answer 7

Dosage and Administration -

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Adverse Reaction -

1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Rash

Question 9

Acetaminophen:
Indication -
1. ___
2. ___

Answer 9

Indication -

1. Fever.
2. Pain management.

Question 10

Acetaminophen:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Pediatric: ___

Answer 10

Dosage and Administration -

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