Question

When using Tylenol for fever reduction, you know the following is NOT true:

A. Acetaminophen will reduce the fever 1 to 2 degrees Celsius within two hours of administration.
B. Acetaminophen is chosen over aspirin since Reye’s syndrome is linked to aspirin use.
C. Acetaminophen does lower the temperature to normal unless the temperature is low-grade.
D. Acetaminophen has a longer duration of action then ibuprofen.

Answer 1

IBUPROFEN is more effective than acetaminophen especially in reducing fever because it can relieve pain and infection.

answer is D

A yes, Two hours after fever can reduce up to one to two or in some cases up to two to three degree

B Yes,reye's syndrome is less common with Acetaminophen

C yes, ACETAMINOPHEN CAN REDUCE temperature to one to two degree

D ibuprofen has longer duration of antipyretic effect than acetaaminophen

IN THIS QUESTION FIRST THREE OPTIONS ARE CORRECT ,BUT FINAL OPTION CONTRADICT THE INFORNMATION however,some doctors believe that acetaminophen and ibuprofen both work for a similar length of time.