NURS 5343 - Pharm Exam 4 Study Guide.

NURS 5343 - Pharm Exam 4 Study Guide/NURS 5343 - Pharm Exam 4 Study Guide. Chapter 35: Acetaminophen Indications for use: Antipyretic Analgesic for mild to moderate pain and chronic pain Has little to no anti-inflammatory effects Unlabeled use: Decrease fever and pain in children receiving DPT vaccination Drug of choice for relief of minor pain in children, adults, and the elderly Different from aspirin because it has little anti-inflammatory effect, little GI adverse effect, and no impact in platelet aggregation Maximum adult dose is 3 g a day if you are self-treating and 4 g if you are in the hospital General Information: Acetaminophen is a metabolite of phenacetin Common problem is dosing in children Current guidelines recommend to avoid use of PO acetaminophen in children 2 years old because of the risk of toxicity associated with improper dosing