University:
American Career College
Course:
NURS112 | Fundamentals of Nursing
Academic year:

2020
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Tylenol (Acetaminophen ) Classification: Analgesics and Antipyretics Action Pain reliver and Fever Reducer Uses Tylenol is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, sore throats, colds, flu, and fevers. Expected Outcomes Side Effects Dosages greater than the recommended doses are toxic to the liver and may result in sever liver damage. Bloody or black, tarry stools bloody or cloudy urine fever with or without chills pain in the lower back and/or side (severe and/or sharp) pinpoint red spots on the skin Skin rash, hives, or itching Sore throat sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth sudden decrease in the amount of urine unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or weakness yellow eyes or skin Nursing Interventions Thorough health history including allergies, medication use, alcohol and substance use Baseline vitals, intake and output Assess for potential contraindications and drug interactions Thorough pain assessment, including PRQRST components Check dosages carefully Thorough health history including allergies, medication use, alcohol and substance use Withhold dose and contact physicians if there is a decline in patient’s condition or if vital signs are abnormal Health Teaching Take acetaminophen exactly as directed on the prescription or package label. Don’t take more acetaminophen or take it more often than directed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not know how much medication to take or how often to take your medication Don’t continue taking acetaminophen if the above side effect occurs and contact your family doctor or local pharmacist immediately Example Names Tylenol Acetaminophen Little Fevers Children’s Fever/Pain Reliever Educate re: OTC medication use, dosage limits Oral forms should be taken with food to minimize gastric upset Safety measures to prevent injury