A patient arrives at the emergency room after attempting suicide by taking an entire bottle of diazepam. What antidote will the nurse most likely administer?
A) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
B) Dexmedetomidine (Precedex)
C) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
D) Ramelteon (Rozerem)
C
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Flumazenil is an antidote to benzodiazepine overdose and is administered to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines when used for anesthesia. Phenobarbital, a barbiturate, would further depress the body functions of this patient. Dexmedetomidine is a new hypnotic drug used in the intensive care unit for mechanically ventilated patients. Ramelteon is also new; it is used as a hypnotic. Adverse effects of this drug include depression and suicidal ideation.
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