NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) NCLEX-PN Question # 114 Topic 12 Discussion
NCLEX-PN Exam Topic 12 Question 114 Discussion:
Question #: 114
Topic #: 12
A teenage client is admitted to the hospital because of acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Overdoses of acetaminophen can precipitate life-threatening abnormalities in which of the following organs?
Acetaminophen is extensively metabolized in the liver. Choices 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect because prolonged
use of acetaminophen might result in an increased risk of renal dysfunction, but a single overdose does not
precipitate life-threatening problems in the respiratory system, renal system, or adrenal glands.Pharmacological
Therapies
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