Question

A 34-year-old man is found drowsy and hypoventilating after injecting heroin. His pupils are pinpoint and respiratory rate is 6/min. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV naloxone and provide airway support

Answer

Administer flumazenil

Answer

Give activated charcoal

Answer

Observe without intervention

Answer

Start long-term methadone maintenance immediately

Practice question

A 34-year-old man is found drowsy and hypoventilating after injecting heroin. His pupils are pinpoint and respiratory rate is 6/min. What is the most appropriate immediate management?