Which of the following are indications for the use of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)?
1. Treatment of acetaminophen overdose
2. Treatment of excessive, viscous mucus secretions
3. Treatment of aspirin overdose
4. Treatment of purulent mucus secretions by breaking up DNA
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: A
Acetylcysteine is indicated for treatment to reduce accumulation of airway secretions. It is also used to treat or prevent the liver damage that can occur when a patient takes an overdose of ac-etaminophen.
You might also like to view...
The U in RHUMBA means that the goal will
A) Be understandable to anyone who reads the goal B) Be worked on until a certain date C) Be unidimensional–it will address one behavior D) Address something useful to the client; meaningful in the client's life
The EMT shows she understands the concept of the mammalian diving reflex by stating:
A) "It is a protective mechanism that occurs when the spinal column is compressed as would occur in a diving accident." B) "It occurs in warm water and serves to increase blood flow to the vital organs." C) "It may provide benefit to the patient by diverting oxygen-rich blood to the brain and heart." D) "It occurs in cold water and increases the activity of the vital organs, thus protecting them."