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Acetaminophen Pharmacological Class:
Acetaminophen Pharmacological Class:
- Centrally acting analgesic (correct)
- NSAID
- Urinary Analgesic
- COX-2 Selective anti-inflamamtory agent
Acetaminophen contraindications:
Acetaminophen contraindications:
- Renal insufficiency
- NSAID allergy or hypersensitivity; CABG surgery
- Hepatic disease or impairment; hypersensitivity (correct)
- History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Major substrate of CYP2C9
Acetaminophen Precaution:
Acetaminophen Precaution:
- Caution in older adults due to GI bleeds; caution in hypertension, fluid retention, and HF; increase risk of renal injury; avoid in pregnancy
- Alcoholism; hepatic impairment; limit dose from all sources/routes to <4g/day (correct)
- Caution in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency - may lead to hemolytic anemia
- Increased risk of systemic absorption associated with irritated or broken skin, application of external heat sources, a covered application site, and large doses or large treatment areas
Acetominophen ADR:
Acetominophen ADR:
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Acetaminophen Counseling Points:
Acetaminophen Counseling Points:
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Ibuprofen Pharmacological Class
Ibuprofen Pharmacological Class
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