The nurse would administer acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen if which effect was not desired?
1. Anti-inflammatory effects
2. Analgesic effects
3. Antipyretic effects
4. Antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects
Correct Answer: 1
Acetaminophen, unlike ibuprofen, does not have anti-inflammatory effects. However, both acetaminophen and ibuprofen have analgesic and antipyretic effects.
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