A 29-year-old man presents to the emergency department 1 hour after ingesting a large quantity of immediate-release modified oxycodone tablets in a su...

Question

A 29-year-old man presents to the emergency department 1 hour after ingesting a large quantity of immediate-release modified oxycodone tablets in a suicide attempt. He is drowsy with respiratory rate 8 breaths/min and pinpoint pupils. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Administer intravenous Naloxone and provide airway and ventilatory support as needed

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Give Flumazenil intravenously

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Induce emesis with ipecacuanha

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Start N-acetylcysteine infusion

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Observe without intervention as he is protecting his airway

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 29-year-old man presents to the emergency department 1 hour after ingesting a large quantity of immediate-release modified oxycodone tablets in a suicide attempt. He is drowsy with respiratory rate 8 breaths/min and pinpoint pupils. What is the most appropriate initial management?