Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 630 of 2368
A client is admitted with an acetaminophen overdose. The nurse expects the provider to order which antidote?
- Naloxone
- Acetylcysteine
- Flumazenil
- Protamine
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Correct answer: Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose. Naloxone reverses opioids.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Acetaminophen. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026