Several patients have standard orders for acetaminophen as needed for pain. When the nurse reviews their histories and assessments, the nurse discovers that one of the patients has a contraindication to acetaminophen therapy. Which patient should receive an alternate medication? a )A patient with a fe-er of 103.4° F (39.7° C) b )A patient admitted with deep -ein thrombosis c )A patient admitted with se-ere hepatitis d )A patient who had abdominal surgery 1 week earlier

Several patients have standard orders for acetaminophen as needed for pain. When the nurse reviews their histories and assessments, the nurse discovers that one of the patients has a contraindication to acetaminophen therapy. Which patient should receive an alternate medication? a )A patient with a fe-er of 103.4° F (39.7° C) b )A patient admitted with deep -ein thrombosis c )A patient admitted with se-ere hepatitis d )A patient who had abdominal surgery 1 week earlier

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Author:WOODROW

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Chapter25: Cardiovascular Drugs

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