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Generic Name: Classification: Indication: General disorders and administration 14 rights of medication
Acetaminophen Central Nervous System the management of mild site conditions: fatigue, infusion site
1. Right Drug/Medication
2. Right Client/Patient
injection Agent; Nonnarcotic to moderate pain pain, edema peripheral 3. Right Route
Analgesic, Antipyretic the management of 4. Right Dose
moderate to severe pain Investigations: aspartate 5. Right Frequency/Time
Brand Name: Mechanism of Action: with adjunctive opioid aminotransferase increased, breath 6. Right Assessment
OFIRMEV The precise mechanism of 7. Right Approach
analgesics sounds abnormal 8. Right Education
the analgesic and the reduction of fever. 9. Right Evaluation
antipyretic properties of Metabolism and nutrition disorders: 10. Right Documentation
Dosage:
300mg IV acetaminophen is not hypokalemia 11. Right to Refuse
established but is thought Contraindication: 12. Right Principle of Care
to primarily involve Acetaminophen is 13. Right Prescription
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue 14. Right Nurse Clinician
central actions. contraindicated:
disorders: muscle spasms, trismus
Acetaminophen is thought • in patients with known Assessment & Drug Effects
Route: to produce analgesia by hypersensitivity to
Psychiatric disorders: anxiety Monitor for S&S of: hepatotoxicity, even
IV elevation of the pain acetaminophen or to any of with moderate acetaminophen doses,
threshold and antipyresis the excipients in the especially in individuals with poor
intravenous formulation. Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal nutrition or who have ingested alcohol
Frequency: through action on the
disorders: dyspnea over prolonged periods; poisoning, usually
Q4H for T 37.8-38.90c hypothalamic heat- from accidental ingestion or suicide
regulating center. attempts; potential abuse from
Acetaminophen is equal to Vascular disorders: hypertension, psychological dependence (withdrawal has
aspirin in analgesic and hypotension been associated with restless and excited
Timing: antipyretic effectiveness responses).
8, 12, 4, 8, 12
and it is unlikely to Patient & Family Education
produce many of the side Do not take other medications (e.g., cold
effects associated with preparations) containing acetaminophen
aspirin and aspirin- without medical advice; overdosing and
containing products. chronic use can cause liver damage and
other toxic effects.
Do not self-medicate adults for pain more
than 10 d (5 d in children) without
consulting a physician.
Do not use this medication without
medical direction for: fever persisting
longer than 3 d, fever over 39.5° C (103°
F), or recurrent fever.
Do not give children more than 5 doses in
24 h unless prescribed by physician.
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