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MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

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N-acetylcysteine is a(n) __________ used to treat __________ and is used as an antidote to __________ overdose.

Mucolytic, bronchitis, acetaminophen
Voltage-gated Na channel blocker, hypertension, aplastic anemia
Opioid antagonist, opiate withdrawal symptoms, heroin
Serotonin antagonist, nausea and vomiting, Celecoxib

Explanation

Answer: A - N-acetylcysteine (Acetadote, Mucomyst, Mucosil) is a mucolytic cysteine derivative used in many UR conditions where there is excess mucus. It is also used as an antidote to acetaminophen overdose in both adults and children.

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