Question

A postoperative patient is being discharged home with acetaminophen/hydrocodone [Lortab] for pain. The patient asks the nurse about using Tylenol for fever. Which statement by the nurse is correct? "It is not safe to take over-the-counter drugs with prescription medications." "Taking the two medications together poses a risk of drug toxicity." "There are no known drug interactions, so this will be safe." "Tylenol and Lortab are different drugs, so there is no risk of overdose."

Answer 1

Answer: The correct statement here is "Taking the two drug medications together poses a risk of drug toxicity."

The correct answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason this combo is a risk for drug toxicity is because the Lortabs are already combined with acetaminophen. Tylenols made ingredient is also acetaminophen. Taking two much of the medication can cause kidney damage. Always listen to the nurse, doctor, or pharmacist before using two medications together.