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Naloxone counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCNS TherapeuticsNaloxone counsellingGPhC CRA

A patient on high-dose oxycodone for palliative pain is supplied take-home naloxone for family use. The carer asks what to do after giving naloxone if the patient wakes up. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Call emergency services because naloxone may wear off before the opioid

Naloxone can reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression, but its duration may be shorter than the opioid involved. Emergency assessment is needed after administration, even if the patient initially improves. Recurrent respiratory depression can occur. The carer should also be advised on rescue breathing and further doses according to the product instructions.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS