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  1. Tylenol 3 w/ Codeine converts itself to a form of morphine??

    solumedrol posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a pt. who stated she was allergic to morphine. She had just had an abdo surgery done. The medications ordered by the MD to control her pain was Tylenol 3 w/ Codeine. When I did my morning assessment I noticed that she was tachycardic (P=130...

  2. Tylenol 3 vs. Codeine.. Which medication do you administer first?

    solumedrol posted a topic in General Nursing

    Pt. complains of pain. Rates pain at 3 out of 5. Pt. prn pain medications orders are Tylenol 3 and Codeine. Which medication do you administer first, Tylenol 3 or Codeine? Or do you administer both? And what's the rationale behind it?