A 34-year-old man is found somnolent with respiratory rate 6/min and pinpoint pupils. Oxygen saturation is 84% on room air. Friends report heroin

Question

A 34-year-old man is found somnolent with respiratory rate 6/min and pinpoint pupils. Oxygen saturation is 84% on room air. Friends report heroin use. Blood glucose is normal and there are no signs of trauma. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Support ventilation and administer naloxone

Answer

Observe without airway support

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Give flumazenil as first-line treatment

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Administer beta blocker

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Induce vomiting

Opioid overdose — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 34-year-old man is found somnolent with respiratory rate 6/min and pinpoint pupils. Oxygen saturation is 84% on room air. Friends report heroin use. Blood glucose is normal and there are no signs of trauma. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?