A 25-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department after being found unconscious. He has pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression (RR 6/min), and t...

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A 25-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department after being found unconscious. He has pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression (RR 6/min), and track marks on his arms. What is the most appropriate immediate pharmacological intervention?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone IV

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Flumazenil IV

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Lorazepam IV

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Activated charcoal NG

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Sodium bicarbonate IV

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A 25-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department after being found unconscious. He has pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression (RR 6/min), and track marks on his arms. What is the most appropriate immediate pharmacological intervention?