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What is the function of N-acetylcysteine in acetaminophen overdose?
What is the function of N-acetylcysteine in acetaminophen overdose?
- Increasing liver injury
- Enhancing the activity of cytochrome P450
- Detoxifying the toxic metabolite NAPQI (correct)
- Promoting the formation of harmful metabolites
What is the role of Flumazenil in benzodiazepine overdose?
What is the role of Flumazenil in benzodiazepine overdose?
- Reverting the effects of intoxication (correct)
- Inducing acute withdrawal syndrome
- Acting as a benzodiazepine receptor agonist
- Precipitating cell injury
Why is careful monitoring necessary when administering Naloxone?
Why is careful monitoring necessary when administering Naloxone?
- To prevent acute withdrawal syndrome
- As the naloxone effects wear off (correct)
- To prolong the naloxone effects
- To induce renarcotisation
What can happen if the detoxification pathway for NAPQI becomes saturated?
What can happen if the detoxification pathway for NAPQI becomes saturated?
What is the impact of acetaminophen overdose on liver cells?
What is the impact of acetaminophen overdose on liver cells?
In what scenario is Naloxone used as a treatment?
In what scenario is Naloxone used as a treatment?
What is the mechanism of action of naloxone in opiate overdose?
What is the mechanism of action of naloxone in opiate overdose?
Why is dual consultation between a psychiatrist and pain management specialist essential for pain management in cases of opiate ingestion with suicidal intent?
Why is dual consultation between a psychiatrist and pain management specialist essential for pain management in cases of opiate ingestion with suicidal intent?
What is the primary function of flumazenil in managing benzodiazepine overdose?
What is the primary function of flumazenil in managing benzodiazepine overdose?
When should high-risk patients with paracetamol overdose be treated with N-acetylcysteine?
When should high-risk patients with paracetamol overdose be treated with N-acetylcysteine?
What effect can discontinuing naloxone therapy have on chronic pain patients who are not using opiates recreationally?
What effect can discontinuing naloxone therapy have on chronic pain patients who are not using opiates recreationally?
Which route of administration is suitable for giving flumazenil in benzodiazepine overdose?
Which route of administration is suitable for giving flumazenil in benzodiazepine overdose?
Why is it important to assess paracetamol concentration 4 hours after overdose when considering N-acetylcysteine treatment?
Why is it important to assess paracetamol concentration 4 hours after overdose when considering N-acetylcysteine treatment?
What effect does N-acetylcysteine have on hepatic glutathione stores in cases of paracetamol overdose?
What effect does N-acetylcysteine have on hepatic glutathione stores in cases of paracetamol overdose?
Which characteristic differentiates naloxone from flumazenil in their respective mechanisms of action?
Which characteristic differentiates naloxone from flumazenil in their respective mechanisms of action?
What is a key determinant of liver damage after paracetamol overdose?
What is a key determinant of liver damage after paracetamol overdose?
