You are treating a patient who has overdosed on a large amount of diazepam and is experiencing profound sedation and respiratory depression. After providing supportive care, you should consider administering which of the following medications?
a. Naloxone
b. Flumazenil
c. Dextrose
d. Sodium bicarbonate
b
Rationale: a. Naloxone is a narcotic antagonist.
b. Correct.
c. Dextrose is indicated in hypoglycemia.
d. Sodium bicarbonate is an alkalinizing agent used in barbiturate overdose.
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A. ensure a patent airway and adequate breathing. B. apply dry, clean dressings to the burn sites. C. make sure the source of electricity is turned off. D. look for two burn sites.
After positive pressure ventilation, a newborn's heart rate increases from 80 to 120 beats per minute. The EMT should:
A) document the findings. B) continue positive pressure ventilation. C) insert an oral airway. D) provide blow-by oxygen.
As a result of continuous monitoring in the ICU for trauma sustained in an automobile accident, the patient has been determined to also be suffering from previously undiagnosed congestive heart failure that was present on admission. The presence of this condition is referred to as a(n):
A. comorbidity. B. concomitant disease. C. complication. D. none of these.
ABN is the abbreviation for ____________________.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word