Question

A 22-year-old woman presents 10 hours after taking 25 tablets of 500 mg Paracetamol following an argument with her partner. She feels nauseated but is haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Take Paracetamol level and start intravenous Acetylcysteine

Answer

Discharge as she is clinically well

Answer

Give activated charcoal only

Answer

Wait 24 hours before checking levels

Answer

Treat with haemodialysis alone

Practice question

A 22-year-old woman presents 10 hours after taking 25 tablets of 500 mg Paracetamol following an argument with her partner. She feels nauseated but is haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate next step in management?