A patient is taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) for mild headache pain. Which precaution is most important for you to teach the patient?
a. "Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this drug."
b. "Avoid coffee and other caffeinated drinks while taking this drug."
c. "If any decrease in vision occurs, stop the drug and notify your prescriber immediately."
d. "Do not drive or operate dangerous machinery until you know how this drug affects you."
ANS: A
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