Beta Blockers USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 23-year-old woman presents to the emergency department 10 hours after intentional acetaminophen overdose. She reports nausea and right upper quadrant pain. Vital signs show BP 102/68 mmHg, HR 88/min, RR 16/min, temperature 37.2°C. Laboratory studies reveal AST 1200 U/L, ALT 1400 U/L, and INR 1.1. Abdominal ultrasound shows no ascites. She denies prior liver disease or regular alcohol use. Which medication is the most appropriate antidote?
Answer choices
- AVitamin K
- BN acetylcysteineCorrect answer
- CFlumazenil
- DMethylene blue
- ENaloxone
- FActivated charcoal
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