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NAPLEX Flashcards: Overdose And Exposure Management

Study Overdose And Exposure Management in NAPLEX with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which antidote is used for acetaminophen overdose to prevent hepatic injury?

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ANSWER

N-acetylcysteine (NAC). Replenishes glutathione to neutralize the hepatotoxic metabolite NAPQI in acetaminophen overdose.

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A 34-year-old male (weight 76 kg) presents 6 hours after intentionally ingesting 40 tablets of acetaminophen 500 mg (total 20 g). Current medications: none. Medical history: alcohol use disorder (drinks daily). Allergies: none known. Vitals: blood pressure 118/70 mmHg, heart rate 98 bpm, respiratory rate 16/min, oxygen saturation 99% on room air; he reports nausea and diaphoresis. Labs: serum acetaminophen concentration 210 micrograms/mL at 6 hours (elevated), aspartate aminotransferase 48 U/L, alanine aminotransferase 52 U/L, international normalized ratio 1.2, serum creatinine 0.9 mg/dL. Which antidote is most appropriate for this overdose?
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