A 32-year-old man is found unresponsive with shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There is a take-home naloxone kit nearby. What is the most appr...

Question

A 32-year-old man is found unresponsive with shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There is a take-home naloxone kit nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Administer intranasal or intramuscular naloxone and support airway and breathing

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Place him in recovery position and observe

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Give flumazenil

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Perform gastric lavage

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Start IV dextrose only

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A 32-year-old man is found unresponsive with shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There is a take-home naloxone kit nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate action?