A 38-year-old man is brought in by ambulance after an
intentional overdose of paracetamol of 500 mgx20 tablets. He is regretful of
his action and called the ambulance 7 hours after ingestion. HR 90 bpm, BP 120/80 mm Hg temperature 37.3°C.

Question:

Which of the following is the most correct
regarding the antidote for paracetamol poisoning?

Question

A 38-year-old man is brought in by ambulance after an
    intentional overdose of paracetamol of 500 mgx20 tablets. He is regretful of
    his action and called the ambulance 7 hours after ingestion. HR 90 bpm, BP 120/80 mm Hg temperature 37.3°C.

Question:

Which of the following is the most correct
regarding the antidote for paracetamol poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Should
be started within 8 hours post ingestion of paracetamol

Answer

More
effective if taken orally

Answer

It is not indicated as patient is clinically well

Answer

It
is not indicated if patient arrives > 6 hours to the ED

Answer

Once
started, it needs to be continued to finish the course

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