An opioid antagonist should be readily available before administering
a. penicillin c. oxytocin
b. meperidine d. epinephrine
A
Meperidine is an opioid analgesic, so an opioid antagonist should be readily available when meperidine is used to counteract adverse effects to mother and fetus. Penicillin is an antimicrobial. Oxytocin is a uterine stimulant, and epinephrine is a direct-acting sympathomimetic.
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