The dosage of naloxone when treating suspected narcotic overdose is:
a. 0.1–0.2 mg IV bolus
b. 1–2 mg IV bolus
c. 1–2 mcg/kg IV
d. 10–20 mg IV bolus
b
Rationale: b. Dosage of Narcan when treating suspected narcotic overdose is 1–2 mg IV/IO.
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