A 22-year-old male is brought to the emergency room due to an overdose of diazepam (Valium). What drug will be administered in the emergency room to treat the overdose?
A) Disulfiram (Antabuse)
B) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
C) Methadone (Dolophine)
D) Naloxone (Narcan)
B
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Flumazenil (Romazicon) is a specific antidote that can reverse benzodiazepine-induced sedation, coma, and respiratory depression. Disulfiram is not administered to reverse benzodiazepine overdose. Methadone is not administered to reverse benzodiazepine overdose. Naloxone is not administered for benzodiazepine overdose.
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