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Nursing Responsibilities for Acetaminophen by maemalabon is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes information about the drug acetaminophen (paracetamol). It acts as an analgesic by inhibiting prostaglandins or pain receptors and can relieve fever by acting in the hypothalamic heat-regulating center. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. Contraindications include hypersensitivity. Adverse effects include hematologic, hepatic and metabolic issues. Nursing responsibilities include informing patients that it is for short term use and that high or unsupervised
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