NUR3196 Test- Drugs| Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers
Acetaminophen has no - Answer anti-inflammatory action and is not an NSAID therefore it is not effective in treating arthritis or pain caused by tissue swelling following injury Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Therapeutic class - Answer antipyretic, analgesic Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Pharmacologic class - Answer Centrally acting COX inhibitor Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Actions and Uses - Answer - direct action at level of hypothalamus and dilation of peripheral blood vessels (enables sweating and dissipation of heat) - treats fever in children, mild/moderate pain when aspirin is contraindica
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