A child is admitted to the emergency room following ingestion of a bottle of Childrens Tylenol. The nurse is aware that Tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose is treated with:

AcetylcysteineDeferoxamineEdetate calcium disodiumActivated charcoal

Explanation.

Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose. Answer B is incorrect because it is the antidote for iron poisoning. Answer C is incorrect because it is the treatment for lead poisoning. Answer D is incorrect because it is used for noncorrosive poisonings.