Clinical Chemistry

CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY II: ANALGESICS (MLS)

Learning Lab for Medical Laboratory Scientists

Author information
Sarah Delaney, PhD

Learning objectives:

  • Explain the basics of analgesics
  • Discuss the toxicology of acetaminophen
  • Describe the pathophysiology of acetylsalicylic acid toxicity
  • Discuss the toxicology salicylates
  • Discuss other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Understand clinical cases