A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision. He is unresponsive, with shallow respirations at 6 breaths p...

Question

A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision. He is unresponsive, with shallow respirations at 6 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. There is no evidence of major external trauma. Which is the most appropriate immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV naloxone

Answer

Administer IV flumazenil

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Perform CT head before any medications

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Give high-dose IV dextrose

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Discharge when he becomes more alert

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose - emergency management

A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision. He is unresponsive, with shallow respirations at 6 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. There is no evidence of major external trauma. Which is the most appropriate immediate intervention?