Question

A 32-year-old man is found unresponsive with shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There is a take-home naloxone kit nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Administer intranasal or intramuscular naloxone and support airway and breathing

Answer

Place him in recovery position and observe

Answer

Give flumazenil

Answer

Perform gastric lavage

Answer

Start IV dextrose only

Practice question

A 32-year-old man is found unresponsive with shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There is a take-home naloxone kit nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate action?