A 20-year-old female, who is a known IV drug abuser, has overdosed on heroin. Your assessment reveals that she is semiconscious, bradycardic, and hypotensive. Her respirations are slow and shallow. As your partner is assisting her ventilations, you should start an IV and give:
A. 20 mL/kg boluses of normal saline to raise her BP.
B. 50 mL of 50% dextrose to rule out hypoglycemia.
C. 1 mg of glucagon to raise her blood glucose level.
D. 0.4 mg of naloxone, followed by a reassessment.
Ans: D. 0.4 mg of naloxone, followed by a reassessment.
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