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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acetaminophen toxicity. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the antidote used to reverse this toxicity?

Prussian blue

Acetylcysteine

Digoxin immune fab

Atropine

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Prussian blue is used for radiation exposure and some poisoning cases, not for acetaminophen toxicity.

B. Acetylcysteine is the antidote used to reverse acetaminophen toxicity and prevent liver damage.

C. Digoxin immune fab is used for digoxin toxicity, not acetaminophen toxicity.

D. Atropine is used for bradycardia or organophosphate poisoning, not acetaminophen toxicity.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Decrease in blood pressure is not a positive indicator in this case; an increase in blood pressure is desired with effective treatment.

B. An increase in heart rate typically indicates dehydration or fluid deficit, not improvement.

C. An increase in urine output is a positive sign of fluid balance restoration. It shows the kidneys are functioning effectively with sufficient hydration.

D. Dependent edema might not decrease immediately, and its presence may not indicate the fluid therapy's effectiveness.

A. Frequent premature ventricular contractions B. Hypoglycemia C. Blood pressure 138/86 mm Hg D. Decrease in LDL cholesterol and triglycerides

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) can be caused by furosemide, as it may lead to electrolyte imbalances, especially hypokalemia.

B. Hypoglycemia is not a common adverse effect of furosemide.

C. Blood pressure 138/86 mm Hg is within the acceptable range for clients with heart failure and is not an adverse effect of furosemide.

D. Decreased LDL cholesterol and triglycerides is not an expected outcome of furosemide administration.

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