Which of the following are indications for the use of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)?

1. Treatment of acetaminophen overdose
2. Treatment of excessive, viscous mucus secretions
3. Treatment of aspirin overdose
4. Treatment of purulent mucus secretions by breaking up DNA
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


ANS: A
Acetylcysteine is indicated for treatment to reduce accumulation of airway secretions. It is also used to treat or prevent the liver damage that can occur when a patient takes an overdose of ac-etaminophen.

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