The nurse is admitting a child who arrived from the emergency department after treatment for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose
The nurse reviews the child's record and expects to note that the child received which of the following for the acetaminophen overdose? 1. Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
2. Protamine sulfate
3. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
4. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
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Rationale: Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is the antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. It is administered orally with juice or cola or via nasogastric (NG) tube. Epogen induces erythro-poiesis and is used in the treatment of anemia. Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin. EDTA is used in the treatment of lead poisoning.
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a. family therapy. b. exogenous insulin. c. behavior modification. d. oral hypoglycemic agents.