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ghost!

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A nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medication that is the MOST common cause of acute liver failure is:
 
  a. Ibuprofen
  b. Ketorolac
  c. Depo-Medrol
  d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Question 2

If an electrical impulse originates in the ventricles, the QRS will be:
 
  a. narrow.
  b. wide.
  c. peaked.
  d. notched.



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Answer to Question 1

d
Rationale: d. Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver and overdosage may lead to hepatic toxicity. It is the most common cause of acute hepatic failure.

Answer to Question 2

B



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