Question

A 28-year-old man is found unresponsive with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. Empty bottles of prescribed oxycodone are nearby. According to Canadian opioid overdose management recommendations, what is the most appropriate immediate step?

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone and support airway and breathing

Answer

Administer flumazenil

Answer

Give activated charcoal only

Answer

Observe for spontaneous recovery

Answer

Start IV dextrose only

Practice question

A 28-year-old man is found unresponsive with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. Empty bottles of prescribed oxycodone are nearby. According to Canadian opioid overdose management recommendations, what is the most appropriate immediate step?