Rapid transport of a patient who ingested a large dose of Tylenol is important because:

A) an antidote may prevent liver failure if administered early enough.
B) activated charcoal cannot be given to patients who ingested Tylenol.
C) it takes only a small dose of Tylenol to cause cardiopulmonary arrest.
D) liver failure usually occurs within 6 hours following a Tylenol overdose.


Answer: A) an antidote may prevent liver failure if administered early enough.

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