An 86-year-old patient who was admitted with GI bleeding as a result of salicylate therapy is being discharged
As the nurse reviews the discharge medication list, the patient states that she doesn't understand why Tylenol doesn't work as well as the aspirin she had been taking. What would be the nurse's best response?
a. "Tylenol and aspirin are chemically the same drug."
b. "Tylenol is appropriate for only minor pain."
c. "Tylenol does not help with inflammatory discomfort."
d. "A therapeutic blood level must be established with Tylenol."
ANS: C
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is effective as an analgesic or antipyretic. Tylenol does not possess any anti-inflammatory activity and is therefore ineffective in relieving symptoms related to inflammation. Tylenol and aspirin are distinctly different drugs. Tylenol can be useful in the relief of moderate pain. Tylenol can be effective in a single dose, without needing treatment over a period of time.
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