A 22-year-old man suffers a suspected opioid overdose. He is drowsy with pinpoint pupils and a depressed respiratory rate. Which medication should be ...

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A 22-year-old man suffers a suspected opioid overdose. He is drowsy with pinpoint pupils and a depressed respiratory rate. Which medication should be given urgently?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Activated charcoal

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Naltrexone

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Flumazenil

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Nalorphine

MCQ (SBA): Emergency medicine & Acute presentations

A 22-year-old man suffers a suspected opioid overdose. He is drowsy with pinpoint pupils and a depressed respiratory rate. Which medication should be given urgently?