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Module 10 – Assisting with
Medications Assignment – Part II
General Directions:
A. Take Home Assignment.
B. Assignment is out of 20 marks.
C. A minimum mark of 14 (70%) must be achieved to pass the test.
D. The assignment will count for 10% of your final mark in Module 10.
Name: Bibi K Azeez
Date: Oct 13 2024
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Choose a drug of particular interest to you that you would like to research. The drug may be
either an OTC or prescribed medication. It can be of any classification and administered by any
route. Ensure that you have sufficient resources (3 sources required) to complete your
assignment.
In your assignment, present the following information in your own words:
1. Name and classification of the drug. (2)
Answer: The name of drug is Acetaminophen. Class of this drug is known as analgesics and
antipyretics. These classes fall into the category of pain relievers and fever reducers
respectively.
2. What are 3 common indications for this drug? (3)
Answer: This medication can be used if a person has following indications such as:
• Headaches,
• Sore Throats,
• Fever, and
• Menstrual periods.
3. How often is it taken? (1)
Answer: For 12 years or older, 1-2 tablets is used after every four hours or as prescribed by
the
doctor.
4. By which route(s) is it taken? (1)
Answer: This medication is taken orally.
5. Are there any special instructions for administration? (2)
Answer: There are several special instructions for taking this medication, some of them are
listed
below:
• If you are allergic to this medication, please let your doctor or pharmacist know about it.
• If you are taking anticoagulants, then please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
• If you developed any rash, or you are pregnant/drink more alcoholic beverages, then
inform you doctor about it.
6. Are there possible side effects? (
Answer: This drug can cause several side effects.
• Rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Hoarseness
• Swelling of the face, throat, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankle or lower, legs
• Hoarseness
• Difficulty breathing and swallowing.
7. Are there any contraindications? (2)
Answer: Contraindications for using this drug includes hypersensitivity, server hepatic
impairment or server active hepatic disease
8. Name the 3 sources you used for your assignment. (3)
Answer: Here is the list of sources I had used for this assignment.
• https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a681004.html#:~:text=Acetaminophen%20is%20i
n%20a%20class,and%20antipyretics%20(fever%20reducers).
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482369/#:~:text=Contraindications%20to%20usi
ng%20acetaminophen%20include,or%20severe%20active%20hepatic%20disease.
• https://www.tylenol.com/safety-dosing/usage/what-is-acetaminophen
9. Why did you choose this drug to research? (2)
Answer: This is one of the most widely used drug for common disease or symptoms such as
cold,
flu, fever & aches etc.
10. What was the most interesting fact you learned about this medication? (2)
Answer: The most interesting fact that I learned about this medication is that there is a
debate going on this medication by the experts whether hepatic impairment is truly a
limiting factor or no
