A 30-year-old man is found unconscious with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. There is a history of intravenous drug use. What is the most approp...

Question

A 30-year-old man is found unconscious with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. There is a history of intravenous drug use. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous naloxone

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Intravenous flumazenil

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Intravenous glucose only

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Intravenous thiamine only

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Observation without intervention

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 30-year-old man is found unconscious with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. There is a history of intravenous drug use. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?