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Which one of the following diseases

or conditions
predisposes a patient to
acetaminophen
toxicity?
(A) Type 1 diabetes
(B) Type 2 diabetes
(C) Alcoholism
(D) Pernicious anemia
(E) Obesity

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Final answer:

Alcoholism predisposes a patient to acetaminophen toxicity through its impact on liver health, as does obesity when associated with type 2 diabetes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The condition that predisposes a patient to acetaminophen toxicity is alcoholism. This is due to the fact that excessive alcohol intake can lead to chronic liver failure or cirrhosis, substantially increasing the risk of toxicity from drugs like acetaminophen that are metabolized by the liver. Obesity, especially when it results in type 2 diabetes, is also a contributing risk factor for acetaminophen toxicity as it can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, another condition affecting liver function. Other conditions such as Wilson's disease, nephrosis, severe hypoproteinemia, vitamin K deficiency, obstructive jaundice, and hepatocellular damage also can predispose to toxicity due to their impact on liver health.

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