Acetaminophen

Question 1

Acetaminophen (Pharm and Actions)

Answer 1

Non narcotic analgesic; antipyretic

Question 2

Acetaminophen (Indications)

Answer 2

Reduction of fever associated with febrile seizures in pediatric patients

Question 3

Acetaminophen (Contraindications)

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity; Do not use with any other products containing acetaminophen

Question 4

Acetaminophen (Dose)

Answer 4

15 mg/kg PO to be given every 4 hours, not to exceed 5 doses per day

Question 5

Acetaminophen (SE and SN)

Answer 5

May be administered via rectal suppository (same dose) if patient is vomiting, the patient’s gag reflex is absent or is in question or the patient is not alert

Question 6

Acetaminophen (Class)

Answer 6

A