A 25-year-old man presents 1 hour after ingestion of 30 paracetamol 500 mg tablets. He is well with normal LFTs. What is the most appropriate initial ...

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A 25-year-old man presents 1 hour after ingestion of 30 paracetamol 500 mg tablets. He is well with normal LFTs. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Give activated charcoal

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Wait for 4 hours to check level and do nothing now

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Start N-acetylcysteine immediately without levels

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Induce vomiting

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Admit for observation only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Paracetamol overdose early management

A 25-year-old man presents 1 hour after ingestion of 30 paracetamol 500 mg tablets. He is well with normal LFTs. What is the most appropriate initial management?