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An infant has been admitted to the emergency department with acetaminophen poisoning. Which of the following would you expect to administer?
 
  A) Dexamethasone
  B) Acetylcysteine
  C) Deferoxamine
  D) Iron

Question 2

On physical examination, you discover that a 6-year-old's palatine tonsils are somewhat enlarged in the back of his throat. Your best action would be to
 
  A) record this as a normal early school-aged finding.
  B) suggest a resident examine him for breathing difficulty.
  C) take the child's temperature; this must be tonsillitis.
  D) give the child something for pain.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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