Acetaminophen drip is administered over how many minutes?

Acetaminophen drip is administered over how many minutes?

• A. It is administered as a pill
• B. Not administered
• C. It is administered via nasal spray
• D. It is administered via infusion over 15 minutes

Answer: (D)

The term “drip” indicates an intravenous infusion. Intravenous acetaminophen is given as a short IV infusion, typically over 15 minutes. This distinguishes it from oral tablets or nasal sprays, which are different routes of administration. So the correct timing is an infusion over 15 minutes. (In practice, dosing is often 1000 mg every 6 hours, with a daily maximum, but the key point here is the 15-minute infusion time.)

The term “drip” indicates an intravenous infusion. Intravenous acetaminophen is given as a short IV infusion, typically over 15 minutes. This distinguishes it from oral tablets or nasal sprays, which are different routes of administration. So the correct timing is an infusion over 15 minutes. (In practice, dosing is often 1000 mg every 6 hours, with a daily maximum, but the key point here is the 15-minute infusion time.)