A postoperative client has respiratory depression after receiving midazolam (Versed) for sedation. Which IV-push medication and dose does the nurse prepare to administer?
a. Flumazenil (Romazicon) 0.2 to 1 mg
b. Flumazenil (Romazicon) 2 to 10 mg
c. Naloxone (Narcan) 0.4 to 2 mg
d. Naloxone (Narcan) 4 to 20 mg
ANS: A
Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist and would be the correct drug to use in this situation. The correct dose is 0.2 to 1 mg. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist.
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