Question

A 27-year-old man is found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations after reportedly taking heroin. RR is 6/min and SpO2 is 84% on air. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment after basic airway and breathing support?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous naloxone

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Intravenous flumazenil

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Intravenous diazepam

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Oral activated charcoal only

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Observation with oxygen alone

Practice question

A 27-year-old man is found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations after reportedly taking heroin. RR is 6/min and SpO2 is 84% on air. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment after basic airway and breathing support?