A 54-year-old with severe opioid toxicity (RR 6/min, pinpoint pupils) needs reversal. Initial naloxone dose in adults?...

Question

A 54-year-old with severe opioid toxicity (RR 6/min, pinpoint pupils) needs reversal. Initial naloxone dose in adults?

Accepted Answer

0.04 mg IV, titrate to effect

Answer

4 mg IV bolus

Answer

2 mg IM stat only

Answer

10 mg IV

Answer

0.4 mg IV bolus without titration

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose