A Case of Unintentional Overdose

$16.95 – $113.95

Follow the case of a teen with liver damage caused by an overdose of medicine.

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever found in many over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and some prescription medicines. Acetaminophen overdose can cause liver damage leading to serious illness or death because the liver carries out many functions critical for maintaining homeostasis.

  • Follow the case of a teen with symptoms of liver damage.
  • Conduct simulated laboratory tests.
  • Analyze the medicines the teen took to determine if his symptoms are caused by a dangerous acetaminophen overdose.
  • Learn how liver damage can affect homeostasis.
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Assembled kits
$113.95
Materials to assemble 10 kits - includes all supplies, printed labels, and student instructions copy master
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Materials to refill 10 kits
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Kit Includes

  • 3 simulated medicine labels
  • Laboratory Test Sheet
  • Color Charts for Laboratory Tests
  • Blood Plasma (simulated)
  • Bilirubin Test Solution (simulated)
  • Albumin Test Solution (simulated)
  • ALT Enzyme Test Paper (simulated)
  • Labeled droppers for plasma and test solutions

Also Required

  • Safety goggles

Quantity Discounts

    Kits:

  • 1 – 9 kits: $16.95 each
  • 10 – 24 kits: $16.10 each
  • 25+ kits: $15.26 each

    Unassembled:

  • 1 – 9 packs: $113.95 each
  • 10+ packs: $108.25 each

    Refills:

  • 1 – 9 packs: $38.95 each
  • 10+ packs: $37.00 each

Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Shop by NGSS »

Performance Expectations:

N/A

  • Science & Engineering Practices

    Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking - Apply mathematical concepts and/or processes (e.g., ratio, rate, percent, basic operations, simple algebra) to scientific and engineering questions and problems.

  • Disciplinary Core Ideas

    N/A

  • Crosscutting Concepts

    Scale, proportion and quantity - The significance of a phenomenon is dependent on the scale, proportion, and quantity at which it occurs.

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