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ARLKQ

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What is an important instruction for the nurse to give to the patient who is taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
 
  1. Check your gums for bleeding when taking acetaminophen (Tylenol).
  2. Do not take any narcotics with acetaminophen (Tylenol).
  3. Do not drink alcohol with acetaminophen (Tylenol).
  4. Do not take acetaminophen (Tylenol) on an empty stomach.

Question 2

The nurse provides care for several patients. For which patient would the nurse assess acetaminophen (Tylenol) to be contraindicated?
 
  1. A 2-year-old with a high fever due to the flu
  2. A 65-year-old with osteoarthritis
  3. A 19-year-old with a bladder infection
  4. A 55-year old who socially drinks alcohol



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is toxic to the liver, and should not be taken by patients who will be consuming alcohol. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be taken with or without food. There is no contraindication between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and narcotics; they are often combined for more effective pain relief. Bleeding in the gums is an effect of aspirin, not acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is hepatotoxic, and may cause problems in patients who consume alcohol. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) would be the drug of choice for a child with the flu. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) would not be contraindicated with osteoarthritis, but aspirin would be more effective. There isn't any association between the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and a bladder infection.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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