A nurse is caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who is now going to be taking 2 acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets every 6 hours to control pain. Which part of the patient's social history is the nurse most concerned about?
a. Patient drinks 1 to 2 glasses of wine every night.
b. Patient smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a day.
c. Patient occasionally smokes marijuana.
d. Patient takes antianxiety medications.
ANS: A
The major adverse effect of acetaminophen is hepatotoxicity. Because both alcohol and acetaminophen are metabolized by the liver, when taken together, they can cause liver damage. Smoking cigarettes and smoking marijuana are not healthy behaviors, but their effects on health are not affected by acetaminophen. Antianxiety medications can be taken with acetaminophen.
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