A nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medication that is the MOST common cause of acute liver failure is:

a. Ibuprofen
b. Ketorolac
c. Depo-Medrol
d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

d
Rationale: d. Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver and overdosage may lead to hepatic toxicity. It is the most common cause of acute hepatic failure.

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