Question

Which of the following characteristics applies to acetaminophen (Tylenol)? Select all that apply. The recommended total dosage per day is 3000 mg for health adults It is a antipyretic O Itis an opioid drug lt has anti-inflammatory properties. It has analgesic properties It is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease Which drug would be given for a patient who is experiencing severe respiratory depression after being given morphine? tramadol fentanyl methadone naloxone What information should be included for a patient who is considering taking glucosamine? This drug is FDA approved and has minimal side effects. This drug is taken only during acute periods of pain and no longer than 2 weeks. It may slow knee osteoarthritis deterioration by strengthening the cartilage Type 2 diabetics will have to decrease the dosage of their oral medications and closely monitor their blood sugars.

Answer 1

1. Following are the suitable option that applies the condition;

• The recommended total dosage per day is 3000 mg for health adults.
• It is a antipyretic
• It has analgesics properties
• It is contraindicated in patient with severe liver disease.

Rationale ; The above mentioned options are the characteristics of this drug. acetaminophen would neither considered as opioid nor an anti inflammatory drugs which are listed in the option.

2. Answer ; Naloxone
Reason; The condition here the patient experiencing is respiratory depression and most probably it result by over taking certain type of opioids. In this case the patient had taken morphine, So in order to retrieve the patient form being over dose the above mentioned drug is preferred more.

3. Answer ; It may slow knee osteoarthritis deterioration by strengthening the cartilage.
Reason ; This medication will helps to regain the fluids and cartilages within and over the joints, so the patient who taking this medication will slow down the process of osteoarthritis.