A 64-year-old receives naloxone-reversed heroin overdose in the ED. Which medication-assisted treatment initiated in the ED improves outcomes?...

Question

A 64-year-old receives naloxone-reversed heroin overdose in the ED. Which medication-assisted treatment initiated in the ED improves outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Buprenorphine with linkage to care

Answer

Methadone only via outpatient clinic start

Answer

Clonidine alone

Answer

No treatment beyond counseling

Answer

Naltrexone IM before withdrawal resolves

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Opioid Use Disorder (ED Initiation)