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Question 1

whole bowel irrigation

Answer 1

rapid, complete emptying of the intestinal tract using polyethylene glycol and an electrolyte solution

Question 2

how does polyethylene glycol clear the bowel?

Answer 2

osmotic agent; also use the electrolyte solution to prevent electrolyte imbalance during this osmosis procedure

Question 3

acetominophen poisoning

Answer 3

hepatic damage (depletion of glutathione, cofactor in the P450 system); toxic intermediates

Question 4

management of acetominophen poisoning

Answer 4

gastric lavage; activated charcoal; obtain serum acetominophen level after ingestion and if nomogram predicts hepatitis, the antidote NAC is indicated