A client has taken 24 acetaminophen (Tylenol)tablets at once in a suicide attempt.Which medication would most likely be administered to reverse the effects of Tylenol?

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is the specific antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. It works by replenishing the depleted glutathione stores, which is necessary to metabolize and detoxify acetaminophen. Flumazenil (Romazicon) is used as an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose. Atropine (Protopam) is used for treating cholinergic toxicity. Naloxone (Narcan) is used for reversing the effects of opioid overdose.

A Client Has Taken 24 Acetaminophen (Tylenol)tablets at Once in a Suicide