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P Flag question Question 20 Points out of 1.00 Not yet answered Acetaminophen is similar to nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs with the exception that it lacks which effects(s? Select all that apply Select one or more: O a. Antipyretic b. Antlinflammatory c. Analgesic d. Anti-platelet e. Gl irritation Question 21 Points out of 1.00 P Flag question Not yet answered While reviewing a newsletter about medications, the nurse notices that one drug has a new black box warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). What does this warning entail? (Select all that apply) Select one or more: Oa. The drug is about to be recalled by the FDA b. Serious adverse effects have been reported with the use of this drug. c. The drug can still be prescribed, but the warning is present to make sure that the prescriber is aware of the potential risks. d. The drug manufacturer has refused to recall the medication despite documented problems.

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Question 20:

Ans: Acetaminophen is not an NSAID (Non steroidal anti inflammatory agent), but it has anti pyretic, analgesic properties like NSAIDS. Also it irritates the gastric flora like NSAIDS. But it has no Anti inflammatory action like NSAIDS.

NSAIDS do not have antiplatelet properties and Acetaminophen also don't have anti platelet properties.

So the answer is option b

Question 21:

Ans:A black box warning is the strictest warning by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the labeling of prescription drugs or drug products when there is reasonable evidence of an association of a serious threat or danger with the drug. The warning with a black box around it, so its called Black box warning. Even though the drug has side effects, the drug is still in the market, due to its medical uses. The black box warning guides and cautions the prescriber of the possible dangers of the drug to some patients.

So the answers are both option b and option c