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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide the professional registered nurse with an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of acetaminophen poisoning.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Describe the epidemiology, risk factors, metabolism, and diagnosis of acetaminophen poisoning.
  2. Illustrate the current treatment for acetaminophen overdose.
Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.3 CH
  • DC - BON 2.3 CH
  • KY-BON 2.3 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Test Code: AENJ0710
Published: July/September 2010
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 16/18 (88%)
Authors: Kyle A. Weant PharmD, BCPS, P. Shane Winstead PharmD, Stephanie N. Baker PharmD, Kyle Weant PharmD, BCPS; Column Editor
Categories: Emergency care
Topics: Poisoning , Suicide