Clinical Pharmacotherapy Flashcards

NPC Licensure

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Clinical Challenge

What is the specific antidote for Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) toxicity?

Clinical Context:Toxic metabolite: NAPQI causing acute hepatic necrosis.
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Target Clinical Answer
Published Key

N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

Mechanism & Rationale:

Replenishes hepatic glutathione stores to detoxify reactive NAPQI. Most effective if administered within 8 hours of ingestion.

High-Yield NPC Exam Topic: Series XXI, XXIII
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