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An 18-year-old man attempts suicide by taking 15g of acetaminophen. Four hours after the overdose, high levels of acetaminophen are found in the plasma. The most appropriate therapy is
A) hemodialysis
B) oral administration of aspirin
C) oral administration of N-acytylcysteine
D) respitory support and watchful waiting
E) urinary alkalinization and forced diuresis
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| Ahab
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| mani
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C) oral administration of N-acytylcysteine.
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| dariush
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| bluestar
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would it be too late to orally detoxify her? I am thinking of dialysis... pls correct me if I am wrong.
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| mjl1717
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Thats what N-acetyl cysteine does it wil detoxify her-supposedly by replenishing glutathione.
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| bluestar
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Got it. thank you!
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Got it. thank you!
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| hiwa
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I deally <8-12 post ingestion,
but still there might be benefit if given up to 36 hours,
the last resort for fulminant failure is transplant,
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