A client has received an overdose of a benzodiazepine. What medication does the nurse anticipate an order for?
a. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
b. Naloxone (Narcan)
c. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
d. Digoxin immune fab (Digibind)
A
Romazicon is the most commonly used antidote for benzodiazepine overdose. Narcan is used to treat overdoses of narcotics, Mucomyst can be used for acetaminophen overdose, and Digibind is used for digoxin overdoses.
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