ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adult client who has a fever and a prescription for acetaminophen. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Alcohol use disorder. Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver, and excessive alcohol consumption can lead to liver damage.
Therefore, in a client with alcohol use disorder, there is an increased risk of liver damage and toxicity when taking acetaminophen. Chronic kidney disease (
B) does not directly impact the metabolism of acetaminophen. Hepatitis B vaccine (
C) and diabetes mellitus (
D) do not contraindicate the use of acetaminophen.
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