A 27-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive with shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There is drug p...

Question

A 27-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive with shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There is drug paraphernalia at the scene. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate management step?

Accepted Answer

Administer intramuscular naloxone and support airway and breathing

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Administer intravenous flumazenil

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Obtain CT head before giving any medication

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Start intravenous dextrose and thiamine but avoid antidotes

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Wait for toxicology screen before treating

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 27-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive with shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. There is drug paraphernalia at the scene. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate management step?