Your patient has overdosed on meperidine (Demerol), which is a narcotic pain reliever, and is experiencing visual illusions. After establishing ABC's, what can you consider administering to this patient?
A) Dextrose
B) Diazepam
C) Narcan
D) Sodium bicarbonate
Ans: C) Narcan
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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