A 19-year-old university student presents to the emergency department 6 hours after ingesting an unknown number of Acetaminophen tablets in a suicide ...

Question

A 19-year-old university student presents to the emergency department 6 hours after ingesting an unknown number of Acetaminophen tablets in a suicide attempt. She is asymptomatic. Paracetamol level is not yet available. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start oral or IV N-acetylcysteine while arranging levels and assessment

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Wait for the level before doing anything

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Discharge her with reassurance as she feels well

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Give activated charcoal only

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Admit for psychiatric care without medical treatment

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Acetaminophen overdose

A 19-year-old university student presents to the emergency department 6 hours after ingesting an unknown number of Acetaminophen tablets in a suicide attempt. She is asymptomatic. Paracetamol level is not yet available. What is the most appropriate initial management?