Score: _________ Grade: ___________

DRUG SUMMARY

Name of Drug Date Classification Dose Mechanism Specific Side Effects Nursing Implications
Generic Ordered Frequency of Action Indication
(Brand) Route

Acetaminophen April 29, antipyretics, 1.2 mL Inhibits the Mild pain Hema: hemolytic BEFORE:
(Paracetamol) 07 nonopioid q 4 hr PRN synthesis of anemia, ~ Advise parents or
neutropenia, caregivers to check
analgesics od prostaglandins Fever leukopenia, concentrations of liquid
that may serve pancytopenia. preparations. Errors have
as mediators of Hepa: jaundice resulted in serious liver
pain and fever, Metabolic: hypoG damage.
primarily in the GI: HEPATIC ~ Assess fever; note
FAILURE, presence of associated signs
CNS HEPATOTOXICITY (diaphoresis, tachycardia,
(overdose). and malaise).
GU: renal failure
(high doses/chronic DURING:
use). ~ Adults should not take
Derm: rash, acetaminophen longer than
urticaria. 10 days and children not
longer than 5 days unless
directed by health care
professional.
~ Advise mother or caregiver
to take medication exactly as
directed and not to take more
than the recommended
amount.

AFTER:
~ Advise patient to consult
health care professional if
discomfort or fever is not
relieved by routine doses of
this drug or if fever is greater
than 39.5°C (103°F) or lasts
longer than 3 days.

Reference: DAVIS DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 8th EDITION___