A client has overdosed on opiates. Which drug would the nurse anticipate being ordered for this client?
A) Dolophine (Methadone)
B) Naltrexone (Trexan)
C) Naloxone (Narcan)
D) Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
C
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Opiate overdose leads to respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and death. Naloxone (Narcan) is administered to reverse the effects of opiates and assists in restoring respiration. Naltrexone (Trexan) is an opiate antagonist that is used for rapid opiate detoxification while the client is under anesthesia. Dolophine (Methadone) and hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are opiate drugs and would increase the effects of respiratory depression.
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