Acetaminophen

(brand: Tylenol)

Indication:

Fever & mild pain. Used instead of

A – Alcohol history
(Liver Toxic)
NSAIDs to decrease bleeding risk
KEY Term
NSAIDs

Avoid ETOH

Key Points:

HESI Question
• Like in patients with Peptic Ulcer
or Hemophilia Acetaminophen
high risk client?

54 year old male who

abuses alcohol
Peptic Ulcer Hemophilia

• Mild joint pain or Fever

Mild joint pain Fever

A – Acetylcysteine = Antidote
• Another Plus is that Tylenol & NSAIDS can be Acetylcysteine

used interchangeably to reduce fever

Memory Trick:
NSAIDs
Acetylcysteine blocks
Acetaminophen

• When you reach max dose on one you can

use the other
ATI question
AIDs
NS

During an Overdose to
• So it’s recommended for child with flu monitor for which labs?

ALT and AST

ALT AST

Notes