A Child Is in the Emergency Department Following an Overdose

question 7

Multiple Choice

A child is in the emergency department following an overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) .What medication does the nurse anticipate administering?

• A) Activated charcoal
• B) N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
• C) Naloxone (Narcan)
• D) Syrup of ipecac

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Definitions:

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to a decreased blood supply to the heart muscle.

Coronary Artery Disease

A condition where the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become narrowed or blocked.

Myocardium

The thick, muscular layer of the heart wall that is responsible for the heart's contractions and pumping blood throughout the body.

Myocardial Infarction

A medical condition commonly known as a heart attack, characterized by the interruption of blood flow to a part of the heart, causing heart muscle damage.