The purpose of this course is to help nurses learn about acetaminophen poisoning - the signs and symptoms, laboratory abnormalities, and the proper treatment.
Course Publication Date:
May 19, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | AT041920 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Pharmacology
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Learning Objectives
Describe the four factors that must be considered to determine whether or not the patient took a toxic dose.
Identify the signs and symptoms associated with the phases of acetaminophen poisoning.
Discuss the initial treatment of a patient with acetaminophen poisoning.
Explain the normal metabolism of acetaminophen.
Identify the therapeutic mechanism of n-acetylcysteine.
Explain the pathophysiology of acetaminophen toxicity.
Explain how the acetaminophen nomogram works.