A patient is brought into the emergency department with dilated pupils, respiratory rate of six per minute, and seizure activity. What should the nurse prepare to administer to this patient?
1. nalozone (Narcan)
2. activated charcoal
3. ammonium chloride
4. diazepam (Valium)
Correct Answer: 1
Dilated pupils, respiratory depression, and seizure activity are signs of heroin overdose. The nurse should prepare to administer nalozone (Narcan) to reverse the effects of central nervous system depression. Activated charcoal is used for alcohol or barbiturate overdose. Ammonium chloride is used for cocaine overdose. Diazepam (Valium) is used for LSD overdose.
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