Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for acetaminophen about the signs of overdose.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
This statement indicates that the client understands that abdominal pain and nausea are signs of acetaminophen overdose, which can cause liver damage.
Drinking plenty of fluids does not prevent kidney damage from acetaminophen overdose. In fact, dehydration can worsen the toxicity of acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hypoglycemia is more likely to occur with drugs that lower blood sugar, such as insulin or sulfonylureas.
Acetaminophen does not cause dry mouth or sore throat. These are not signs of acetaminophen overdose and do not require medical attention.
This statement indicates that the client understands that abdominal pain and nausea are signs of acetaminophen overdose, which can cause liver damage.
The client should seek medical attention immediately if these symptoms occur.
Choice B is wrong because drinking plenty of fluids does not prevent kidney damage from acetaminophen overdose. In fact, dehydration can worsen the toxicity of acetaminophen.
Choice C is wrong because acetaminophen does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hypoglycemia is more likely to occur with drugs that lower blood sugar, such as insulin or sulfonylureas.
Choice D is wrong because acetaminophen does not cause dry mouth or sore throat. These are not signs of acetaminophen overdose and do not require medical attention.