Acetaminophen
(brand: Tylenol)
Indication:
A – Alcohol history
Fever & mild pain. Used instead of
NSAIDs to decrease bleeding risk
(Liver Toxic)
KEY Term
NSAIDs
Avoid ETOH
Key Points:
HESI Question
• Like in patients with Peptic Ulcer
or Hemophilia
Peptic Ulcer
Acetaminophen
high risk client?
54 year old male who
abuses alcohol
Hemophilia
• Mild joint pain or Fever
Mild joint pain
A – Acetylcysteine = Antidote
Fever
• Another Plus is that Tylenol & NSAIDS can be
used interchangeably to reduce fever
Acetylcysteine
Memory Trick:
Acetylcysteine blocks
Acetaminophen
NSAIDs
• When you reach max dose on one you can
use the other
NS
AIDs
ATI question
During an Overdose to
monitor for which labs?
• So it’s recommended for child with flu
ALT and AST
ALT
Notes
AST