ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client admitted for an acetaminophen overdose. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate implementing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Give acetylcysteine. Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose as it helps replenish glutathione stores and prevent liver damage. Naloxone (
A) is used for opioid overdose, not acetaminophen. Monitoring amylase and lipase (
B) is for pancreatitis, not acetaminophen overdose. Obtaining a chest x-ray (
C) is not necessary for acetaminophen overdose. Giving acetylcysteine (
D) is the priority intervention for acetaminophen overdose to prevent liver toxicity.
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