Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 155 of 2368
An older adult has received 3,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours from combination products, and a 650 mg dose is due. What should the nurse recognize?
- The dose is safe because the adult limit is 5,000 mg
- The dose is safe if given with food
- The dose would exceed the 3,200 mg limit for older adults and risk liver damage
- The dose is safe because acetaminophen does not harm the liver
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Correct answer: The dose would exceed the 3,200 mg limit for older adults and risk liver damage
The 24-hour total would be 3,650 mg, above the 3,200 mg limit for older adults, with a risk of hepatotoxicity.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Nonopioid Analgesics. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026