The most important manifestation of acetaminophen toxicity is:
A) metallic taste
B) hepatic damage
C) abdominal pain
D) bloody diarrhea
B) hepatic damage
Hepatic damage is the most important manifestation of acetaminophen toxicity and becomes evident 1-2 days after ingestion. Treatment should begin with the induction of emesis or gastric lavage, followed by the administration of activated charcoal. Treatment with acetylcysteine is most effective if started within 10 hours after ingestion.
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