A 32-year-old man with known opioid dependence is found unresponsive with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. Respiratory rate is 6 breaths per min...

Question

A 32-year-old man with known opioid dependence is found unresponsive with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. Respiratory rate is 6 breaths per minute and oxygen saturation is 84 percent on air. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous Naloxone with airway and breathing support

Answer

Intravenous Flumazenil

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Intravenous Diazepam

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Oral Naloxone

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Activated charcoal via nasogastric tube only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 32-year-old man with known opioid dependence is found unresponsive with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. Respiratory rate is 6 breaths per minute and oxygen saturation is 84 percent on air. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?