Pharmacology Quiz: Acetaminophen/Tylenol

Questions and Answers

What is the classification of Vasopressin?

Hormone / Vasoconstrictor

What is the dose and route of Vasopressin for Cardiac Arrest?

40 Units IV (Single Dose)

What is the action of Vasopressin?

Antidiuretic Hormone and Potent Vasoconstrictor

What is the indication of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

RSI Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vecuronium/Norcuron for RSI?

0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Signup and view all the answers

What is the side effect of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

Prolonged Paralysis, Hypotension, Bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

Neuromuscular Block Agent (Non-Depolarizing) Signup and view all the answers

What is the warning of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

ET Intubation Must Be Ready Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the contraindication of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

Hypersensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary classification of Acetaminophen/Tylenol?

Non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Norepinephrine/Levophed?

Systolic BP > 0.5 mEq/kg Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

Neuromuscular blocking agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Tranexamic Acid/TXA?

Promotes clotting factor Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for Norepinephrine/Levophed?

Hypotension due to hypovolemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a side effect of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Acetaminophen/Tylenol?

325-650 mg PO 4-6 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Tranexamic Acid/TXA?

Bleeding disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a warning for Norepinephrine/Levophed?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

Sympathomimetic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Vasopressin in the emergency setting?

Multisystem Trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Vasopressin?

Antidiuretic Hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vecuronium/Norcuron for pediatric RSI?

0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

Blanching Of Skin, Hypertension, Bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Vasopressin in Cardiac Arrest?

Cardiac Arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vasopressin for Cardiac Arrest?

40 Units IV (Single Dose) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Vecuronium/Norcuron in the emergency setting?

RSI Signup and view all the answers

What is a warning associated with Vecuronium/Norcuron?

ET Intubation Must Be Ready Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of Vecuronium/Norcuron that leads to Prolonged Paralysis?

Neuromuscular Block Agent Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of Vasopressin?

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is classified as a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic?

Acetaminophen/Tylenol Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

Cardiac Arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

Skeletal muscle relaxation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause hypotension as a side effect?

Succinylcholine/Anectine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Tranexamic Acid/TXA?

Bleeding disorders Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Acetaminophen/Tylenol for fever?

325-650 mg PO every 4-6 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is a warning for the use of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

Delivers large sodium load Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Acetaminophen/Tylenol?

Inhibits cyclooxygenase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause alkalosis as a side effect?

Succinylcholine/Anectine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Vasopressin in multisystem trauma?

Multisystem Trauma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause bradycardia as a side effect?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

Skeletal muscle relaxant Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vasopressin for multisystem trauma?

1-2g over 10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary contraindication for Vecuronium/Norcuron?

Hypersensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Vecuronium/Norcuron within 1 minute?

Effect within 1 minute and lasts 30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause nausea and vomiting as a side effect?

Vasopressin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Vasopressin in Cardiac Arrest?

Cardiac Arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Vasopressin that leads to Blanching of Skin?

Potent vasoconstrictor Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vecuronium/Norcuron for pediatric RSI?

0.1 mg/kg IV Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Acetaminophen/Tylenol?

Mild Pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause hypotension as a side effect?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

Skeletal muscle relaxer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

Systolic BP Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is classified as a Neuromuscular blocking agent?

Succinylcholine/Anectine Signup and view all the answers

What is a warning for the use of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Tranexamic Acid/TXA?

Cardiac Arrest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause alkalosis as a side effect?

Norepinephrine/Levophed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

Causes Peripheral Vasoconstriction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

RSI Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acetaminophen / Tylenol

Classification: Non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic
Action: Inhibits cyclooxygenase
Indications: Mild pain, moderate pain, and fever
Dose and Route:
- 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours (oral)
- 650-1000 mg IV (intravenous)
- 1 gram (associated with nausea)
- PED: 10-15mg/kg every 4-6 hours
Warnings and Interactions:
- Use with caution in children
- Monitor BP (blood pressure)
- Syncope (fainting) can occur
- If hypotension occurs, immediately wipe paste off
Side Effects: Hypotension, dizziness

Norepinephrine / Levophed

Classification: Sympathomimetic
Action: Causes peripheral vasoconstriction
Indications:
- Systolic BP < 0.5 mEq/kg
- Hyperventilation
- Cardiac arrest
- Hyperkalemia
Dose and Route:
- Every 10 minutes
Warnings and Interactions:
- Delivers large sodium load
- Can deactivate catecholamines
Side Effects: Alkalosis

Succinylcholine / Anectine

Classification: Neuromuscular blocking agent (depolarizing)
Action: Skeletal muscle relaxer
Indications: RSI (rapid sequence intubation)
Dose and Route:
- 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
- 40-100 mg
Warnings and Interactions:
- Paralysis occurs within 1 minute and lasts 8 minutes
Side Effects: Hypotension, bradycardia, prolongs paralysis

Tranexamic Acid / TXA

Classification: Anti-fibrinolytic
Action: Promotes clotting factor
Indications: Multisystem trauma
Dose and Route:
- 1-2g over 10 minutes
Warnings and Interactions:
- Contraindicated in brain bleed
Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain

Vasopressin

Classification: Hormone / Vasoconstrictor
Action:
- Antidiuretic hormone
- Potent vasoconstrictor
Indications: Cardiac arrest
Dose and Route:
- 40 Units IV (single dose)
Warnings and Interactions: None in the emergency setting
Side Effects: Blanching of skin, hypertension, bradycardia

Vecuronium / Norcuron

Classification: Neuromuscular block agent (non-depolarizing)
Action:
- Skeletal muscle relaxant
- Paralyzes respiratory muscle
Indications: RSI
Dose and Route:
- 0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV
- Pediatric: 0.1 mg/kg IV
Warnings and Interactions:
- ET intubation must be ready immediately
- Effect within 1 minute and lasts 30 minutes
Side Effects: Prolonged paralysis, hypotension, bradycardia

Acetaminophen / Tylenol

Classification: Non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic
Action: Inhibits cyclooxygenase
Indications: Mild pain, moderate pain, and fever
Dose and Route:
- 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours (oral)
- 650-1000 mg IV (intravenous)
- 1 gram (associated with nausea)
- PED: 10-15mg/kg every 4-6 hours
Warnings and Interactions:
- Use with caution in children
- Monitor BP (blood pressure)
- Syncope (fainting) can occur
- If hypotension occurs, immediately wipe paste off
Side Effects: Hypotension, dizziness

Norepinephrine / Levophed

Classification: Sympathomimetic
Action: Causes peripheral vasoconstriction
Indications:
- Systolic BP < 0.5 mEq/kg
- Hyperventilation
- Cardiac arrest
- Hyperkalemia
Dose and Route:
- Every 10 minutes
Warnings and Interactions:
- Delivers large sodium load
- Can deactivate catecholamines
Side Effects: Alkalosis

Succinylcholine / Anectine

Classification: Neuromuscular blocking agent (depolarizing)
Action: Skeletal muscle relaxer
Indications: RSI (rapid sequence intubation)
Dose and Route:
- 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
- 40-100 mg
Warnings and Interactions:
- Paralysis occurs within 1 minute and lasts 8 minutes
Side Effects: Hypotension, bradycardia, prolongs paralysis

Tranexamic Acid / TXA

Classification: Anti-fibrinolytic
Action: Promotes clotting factor
Indications: Multisystem trauma
Dose and Route:
- 1-2g over 10 minutes
Warnings and Interactions:
- Contraindicated in brain bleed
Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain

Vasopressin

Classification: Hormone / Vasoconstrictor
Action:
- Antidiuretic hormone
- Potent vasoconstrictor
Indications: Cardiac arrest
Dose and Route:
- 40 Units IV (single dose)
Warnings and Interactions: None in the emergency setting
Side Effects: Blanching of skin, hypertension, bradycardia

Vecuronium / Norcuron

Classification: Neuromuscular block agent (non-depolarizing)
Action:
- Skeletal muscle relaxant
- Paralyzes respiratory muscle
Indications: RSI
Dose and Route:
- 0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV
- Pediatric: 0.1 mg/kg IV
Warnings and Interactions:
- ET intubation must be ready immediately
- Effect within 1 minute and lasts 30 minutes
Side Effects: Prolonged paralysis, hypotension, bradycardia

Acetaminophen / Tylenol

Classification: Non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic
Action: Inhibits cyclooxygenase
Indications: Mild pain, moderate pain, and fever
Dose and Route:
- 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours (oral)
- 650-1000 mg IV (intravenous)
- 1 gram (associated with nausea)
- PED: 10-15mg/kg every 4-6 hours
Warnings and Interactions:
- Use with caution in children
- Monitor BP (blood pressure)
- Syncope (fainting) can occur
- If hypotension occurs, immediately wipe paste off
Side Effects: Hypotension, dizziness

Norepinephrine / Levophed

Classification: Sympathomimetic
Action: Causes peripheral vasoconstriction
Indications:
- Systolic BP < 0.5 mEq/kg
- Hyperventilation
- Cardiac arrest
- Hyperkalemia
Dose and Route:
- Every 10 minutes
Warnings and Interactions:
- Delivers large sodium load
- Can deactivate catecholamines
Side Effects: Alkalosis

Succinylcholine / Anectine

Classification: Neuromuscular blocking agent (depolarizing)
Action: Skeletal muscle relaxer
Indications: RSI (rapid sequence intubation)
Dose and Route:
- 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
- 40-100 mg
Warnings and Interactions:
- Paralysis occurs within 1 minute and lasts 8 minutes
Side Effects: Hypotension, bradycardia, prolongs paralysis

Tranexamic Acid / TXA

Classification: Anti-fibrinolytic
Action: Promotes clotting factor
Indications: Multisystem trauma
Dose and Route:
- 1-2g over 10 minutes
Warnings and Interactions:
- Contraindicated in brain bleed
Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain

Vasopressin

Classification: Hormone / Vasoconstrictor
Action:
- Antidiuretic hormone
- Potent vasoconstrictor
Indications: Cardiac arrest
Dose and Route:
- 40 Units IV (single dose)
Warnings and Interactions: None in the emergency setting
Side Effects: Blanching of skin, hypertension, bradycardia

Vecuronium / Norcuron

Classification: Neuromuscular block agent (non-depolarizing)
Action:
- Skeletal muscle relaxant
- Paralyzes respiratory muscle
Indications: RSI
Dose and Route:
- 0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV
- Pediatric: 0.1 mg/kg IV
Warnings and Interactions:
- ET intubation must be ready immediately
- Effect within 1 minute and lasts 30 minutes
Side Effects: Prolonged paralysis, hypotension, bradycardia

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Test your knowledge of Acetaminophen/Tylenol, a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic, including its action, contraindications, and classification.