Which of the following drugs should nurse Marlyn prepare to administer to a client with a toxic acetaminophen (Tylenol) level?
a. deferoxamine mesylate (Desferal)
b. succimer (Chemet)
c. flumazenil (Romazicon)
d. acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Answer D.
The antidote for acetaminophen toxicity is acetylcysteine. It enhances conversion of toxic metabolites to nontoxic metabolites. Deferoxamine mesylate is the antidote for iron intoxication. Succimer is an antidote for lead poisoning. Flumazenil reverses the sedative effects of benzodiazepines.
a. deferoxamine mesylate (Desferal)
b. succimer (Chemet)
c. flumazenil (Romazicon)
d. acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Answer D.
The antidote for acetaminophen toxicity is acetylcysteine. It enhances conversion of toxic metabolites to nontoxic metabolites. Deferoxamine mesylate is the antidote for iron intoxication. Succimer is an antidote for lead poisoning. Flumazenil reverses the sedative effects of benzodiazepines.
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