A 19-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. There are multi...

Question

A 19-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. There are multiple opioid tablets nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer intravenous naloxone and provide ventilatory support as needed

Answer

Give flumazenil to reverse sedation

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Induce vomiting with ipecac

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Observe without intervention because he will likely wake up

Answer

Start long-acting opioid therapy to prevent withdrawal

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 19-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. There are multiple opioid tablets nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate management?