acetaminophen
Analgesic/antipyreticWhat it's for
Pain, fever
Nursing considerations
- Max 4 g/day (3 g elderly/liver) — count EVERY source including combos
- Liver is the target organ
- Antidote: N-acetylcysteine
Key side effects
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Total daily dose, LFTs if long-term
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
