Acetaminophen

Question 1

Acetaminophen Class

Answer 1

NSAID, Analgesic, Antipyretic

Question 2

Acetaminophen Action

Answer 2

analgesic: increases the pain threshold in the CNS

antipyretic: blocks prostaglandins in the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center of the brain

Question 3

Acetaminophen Indications

Answer 3

Pain, Fever

Question 4

Acetaminophen Contraindications

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, Children <3YO

Question 5

Acetaminophen Adult Dose

Answer 5

325–650 mg PO q 4–6 hours

Question 6

Acetaminophen Pedi Dose

Answer 6

15 mg/kg q 4–6 hours (PO or PR)

Question 7

Acetaminophen Side Effects

Answer 7

Dizziness, Lethargy, anorexia, N/V, Abd pain

Question 8

Acetaminophen Onset

Answer 8

30-60 min