An Adolescent Is Brought to the Emergency Department by a Parent

question 2

Multiple Choice

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department by a parent who reports that the patient took a whole bottle of extended-release acetaminophen tablets somewhere between 8 and 10 hours ago. The nurse will anticipate administering which of the following?

• A) Acetylcysteine [Mucomyst]
• B) Activated charcoal
• C) Hemodialysis
• D) Respiratory support

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Definitions:

Temporal Bone

A bone of the skull located at the side and base of the skull, housing structures of the ear and supporting facial muscles.

Endolymph

Endolymph is a fluid within the inner ear that plays a crucial role in hearing and balance by stimulating sensory cells when sound vibrations are received.

Aqueous Humor

A transparent, watery fluid found in the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye, providing nutrients and maintaining intraocular pressure.

Optic Nerve

A paired nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, playing a critical role in the sense of sight.