A client is brought in by an ambulance because he has attempted suicide with an overdose of pain pills. Which of the following is an antidote for an opiate?
a. Naloxone (Narcan)
b. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
c. Activated charcoal
d. N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
a. Naloxone (Narcan)
FEEDBACK:
a. Naloxone (Narcan) is an opioid antagonist that will reverse the effects of an opiate drug.
b. Flumazenil (Romazicon) is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist used for reversal of benzodiazepine drugs. .
c. Activated charcoal may be given in conjunction depending on the time of ingestion. .
d. N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is used to treat Tylenol overdose. .
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