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acetaminophen is the same as salicylate, except for one aspect which is?

A

It does not contain an anti-inflammatory action

1
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What is the major drug classification for nonsalicylate analgesic?

A

acetaminophen

2
Q

Uses for acetaminophen

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Treating mild to moderate pain
Reducing elevated body temperature
Managing pain and discomfort associated with arthritic disorder

3
Q

Acetaminophen is useful for those who are….

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Allergic to aspirin
have bleeding disorders (ulcers or hemophilia)
Those receiving anticoagulant therapy
Those who have had minor surgery

4
Q

Adverse reactions are..

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Skin eruptions 
Hemolytic anemia 
Pancyopenia
Hypoglycemia
Jaundice
5
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How many grams can a patient have of acetaminophen in a 24 hr period?

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4 grams

6
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What are the signs of acetaminophen toxicity?

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Nausea/vomiting 
Confusion
 Liver tenderness
Hypotension 
Cardiac arrhythmia 
Jaundice
Acute renal failure
Acute hepatic failure
7
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Contraindications when taking acetaminophen

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People should limit there use of alcohol

People should avoid taking acetaminophen concurrently with other salicylates or the NSAIDs

8
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Interactions that acetaminophen may have with other drugs

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Barbiturates—> increased possibility to toxicity and decreased effect of acetaminophen
Hydantoins—-> increased possibility of toxicity and decreased effect of acetaminophen
Isoniazid and rifampin—-> increased possibility of toxicity and decreased effect of acetaminophen
Loop diuretic—> decreased effectiveness of diuretic

9
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How often should the patient be reevaluated for pain after drug has been administered?

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30 minutes if administered through IV

60 minutes if administered orally

10
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Nursing diagnosis related to acetaminophen are…

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> Impaired comfort r/t fever of the disease process
Chronic or acute pain r/t peripheral nerve damage and/or tissue inflammation due to the disease process
Impaired physical mobility r/t muscle and joint stiffness
Risk for poisoning r/t increased salicylate or acetaminophen use

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How should acetaminophen be taken?

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With a full glass of water and it can be taken on an empty stomach or with food