A 45-year-old man with a history of intravenous heroin use is found unconscious with shallow respirations at 6 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils....

Question

A 45-year-old man with a history of intravenous heroin use is found unconscious with shallow respirations at 6 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. His blood glucose is normal. What is the most appropriate immediate drug treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous naloxone bolus titrated to restore adequate ventilation

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Intravenous flumazenil 200 micrograms bolus

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Intravenous diazepam 10 mg

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Intravenous morphine 10 mg

Answer

Oral activated charcoal

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 45-year-old man with a history of intravenous heroin use is found unconscious with shallow respirations at 6 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. His blood glucose is normal. What is the most appropriate immediate drug treatment?