The nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is being seen in the clinic with a suspected acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to have readily available if the suspected diagnosis is confirmed? 1. Auranofin (Ridaura)
2. Pentostatin (Nipent)
3. Fludarabine (Fludara)
4. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
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Rationale: The antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) is acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), which works by preventing the hepatotoxic metabolites of acetaminophen from forming. Auranofin (Ridaura) is a gold preparation that may be used in rheumatoid arthritis; fludarabine (Fludara) and pentostatin (Nipent) are antineoplastic agents.
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