Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5051
QUESTION: Which of the following drugs should the nurse prepare to administer to a client with a toxic acetaminophen (Tylenol) level?
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O a.) Deferoxamine mesylate (Desferal)
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O b.) Succimer (Chemet)
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O c.) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
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O d.) Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
RATIONALERATIONALE: The antidote for acetaminophen toxicity is acetylcysteine. It enhances conversion of toxic metabolites to nontoxic metabolites. Deferoxamine mesylate is the antidote for iron intoxication. Succimer is an antidote for lead poisoning. Flumazenil reverses the sedative effects of benzodiazepines.NURSING PROCESS STEP: ImplementationCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapiesCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Knowledge