A child has been admitted to the emergency department with an acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning. An antidote is being prescribed by the health care provider. Which antidote should the nurse prepare to administer?
A) Naloxone (Narcan)
B) N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
C) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
D) Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)

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Antidotes available to treat toxin ingestion include N-acetylcysteine for acetaminophen poisoning, naloxone for opioid overdose, flumazenil (Romazicon) for benzodiazepine (diazepam [Valium], midazolam [Versed]) overdose, and digoxin immune Fab (Digibind) for digoxin toxicity.

A Child Has Been Admitted to the Emergency Department with an Acetaminophen