A 45
kg 17-year-old girl presents 1.5 hours following ingestion of 30 x 500 mg of
paracetamol which she washed down with 5 glasses of wine. She appears
well and is cooperative.

Should this patient receive decontamination for her paracetamol poisoning? Please choose the most appropriate answer.

Question

A 45
kg 17-year-old girl presents 1.5 hours following ingestion of 30 x 500 mg of
paracetamol which she washed down with 5 glasses of wine. She appears
well and is cooperative. 
 
 Should this patient receive decontamination for her paracetamol poisoning?  Please choose the most appropriate answer.

Accepted Answer

Yes, this patient should be offered activated charcoal within 2 hours of
ingestion

Answer

Yes, this patient should be offered activated charcoal for overdose regardless

Answer

No, this patient should not be offered decontamination with activated
charcoal past the first hour since ingestion

Answer

Yes, this patient should be treated with activated charcoal even if she
is unwilling because she has taken a very large dose of paracetamol

Answer

No, there is an effective antidote for paracetamol poisoning, so
decontamination is not necessary

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