This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
The preferred antidote for paracetamol (acetaminophen) poisoning is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Activated charcoal, B. N-acetyl cysteine, C. Adrenaline, D. Magnesium hydroxide gel
B: N-acetyl cysteine
Answer: B: N-acetyl cysteine 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., N-acetyl cysteine N-acetyl cysteine is used as an antidote in paracetamol poisoning (acetominaphan).