A 16-year-old female was brought to the emergency department by her family. She admitted to having taken 25 acetaminophen tablets (500 mg each) approximately three hours prior to arrival. She has had three episodes of vomiting in the past 30 minutes. Physical Examination: Temperature: 98.6°F Heart Rate: 80 bpm Respiration Rate: 16 breaths per minute BP: 110/60 mm Hg General: Alert and oriented. HEENT: Pupils 3 mm bilaterally and reactive. Pulmonary: Clear to auscultation.
CV: Regular rate and rhythm, without murmur. Abdomen: Soft, nontender, no masses palpable. Neurologic: GCS 15. How will you manage this patient? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only Source: pharmacology and toxicology cases The answer is posted in the comment section. click here
