A 21-year-old client is brought to the emergency room with suspected overdose with Tylenol (acetaminophen). Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to be ordered?
A) Protamine sulfate
B) Primaxin (imipenem)
C) Acetadote (acetylcysteine)
D) Diabeta (glyburide)

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Acetadote (acetylcysteine) is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose, as it helps prevent liver damage by restoring glutathione in the liver. Protamine sulfate is used to reverse the effects of heparin, Primaxin (imipenem) is an antibiotic, and Diabeta (glyburide) is an antidiabetic medication, none of which are indicated for acetaminophen overdose.

A 21-Year-Old Client Is Brought to the Emergency Room with Suspected