The duration of action of naloxone is
a. 30 minutes to 1 hour. c. 4 to 6 hours.
b. 1 to 4 hours. d. 6 to 10 hours.
B
Naloxone is diluted and then titrated to the patient's response, minimizing the risk of rapid reversal and subsequent adverse effects. The onset of action is 1 to 2 minutes, and the duration of action is 1 to 4 hours. If adequate reversal has not been achieved after 3 to 5 minutes, naloxone administration is repeated until reversal is complete.
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