A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a suspected overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol). What adverse effect is most common in acute or chronic overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
A) Nephrotoxicity
B) Hepatotoxicity
C) Pulmonary insufficiency
D) Pancreatitis
B
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In acute or chronic overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol), the patient can develop hepatotoxicity. Nephrotoxicity is not an adverse effect associated with Tylenol overdose. Pulmonary insufficiency is not an adverse effect associated with Tylenol overdose. Pancreatitis is not an adverse effect associated with Tylenol overdose.
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