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    This document provides information about the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, timing, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indications, nursing implications, contraindications, warnings, interactions, and the nursing process for acetaminophen (Tylenol). Key details include: it is a nonopioid analgesic given orally every 6 hours as needed for mild to moderate pain. Nurses should assess for hypersensitivity, increased temperature, hepatic or renal function before administering and monitor for potential side effects like rash, hepatotoxicity, or renal failure. The patient should avoid alcohol and notify their physician if a rash develops.

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    This document provides information about the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, timing, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indications, nursing implications, contraindications, warnings, interactions, and the nursing process for acetaminophen (Tylenol). Key details include: it is a nonopioid analgesic given orally every 6 hours as needed for mild to moderate pain. Nurses should assess for hypersensitivity, increased temperature, hepatic or renal function before administering and monitor for potential side effects like rash, hepatotoxicity, or renal failure. The patient should avoid alcohol and notify their physician if a rash develops.

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    This document provides information about the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, timing, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indications, nursing implications, contraindications, warnings, interactions, and the nursing process for acetaminophen (Tylenol). Key details include: it is a nonopioid analgesic given orally every 6 hours as needed for mild to moderate pain. Nurses should assess for hypersensitivity, increased temperature, hepatic or renal function before administering and monitor for potential side effects like rash, hepatotoxicity, or renal failure. The patient should avoid alcohol and notify their physician if a rash develops.

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    NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets

    Generic Name Trade Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    Acetaminophen Name
    Tylenol Nonoppioid 650 mg PO Q 6 hr PRN
    analgesics
    Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
    solutions
    1-3 hours 0.5-1 hr 3-8 hrs
    N/A
    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins that may serve as Hypersensitivity, glucose deficiency
    mediators of pain, primarily in the CNS.
    Tx for patient is mild to moderate pain Common side effects
    Increased temperature GI: Hepatic failure, hepatotoxicity. GU: Renal failure.
    Hemat: neutropenia, pancytopenia, leukopenial Derm:
    Rash urticaria
    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    medicines (ask patient specifically) Evaluate hepatic, hematologic, and renal function
    Tylenol and lortab interact if patient is on both drugs periodically during prolonged, high dose therapy.
    monitor closely. No more than 4000 mg combined per OTC blood glucose tests can produce false negative
    day. results.
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication
    Notify physician if rash develops, avoid alcohol
    consumption.
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give Check after giving
    Assess for location and severity of pain, this med? Hepatic and renal status
    assess for increased temperature. Assess Overdose or toxicity for long term use.
    overall health status, alcohol usage, OTC Allergies, renal disease Assess 30-60 min after
    drugs they are taking. administering for
    effective pain relief.

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