How much naloxone should you give to a 6.5-pound newborn with respiratory depression secondary to maternal narcotic administration?

A) 0.3 mg
B) 0.4 mg
C) 0.5 mg
D) 0.6 mg


Answer: A) 0.3 mg

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a. Complete respiratory paralysis b. No voluntary function of upper extremities c. Inability to roll over or attain sitting position d. Almost complete independence within limitations of wheelchair

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