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What is the recommended route for administering naloxone in emergency situations?
What is the recommended route for administering naloxone in emergency situations?
- Oral route
- Intramuscular route
- Subcutaneous route
- IV route (correct)
Why is it important to maintain an open airway when administering naloxone?
Why is it important to maintain an open airway when administering naloxone?
- To facilitate IV administration
- To prevent aspiration in drowsy patients (correct)
- To monitor vital signs effectively
- To prevent vomiting
What should be done if the desired improvement in respiratory function is not achieved after initial naloxone administration?
What should be done if the desired improvement in respiratory function is not achieved after initial naloxone administration?
- Increase the dose of naloxone
- Repeat at 2- to 3-minute intervals (correct)
- Stop administering naloxone
- Administer oxygen immediately
Why is having suction equipment available important when administering naloxone?
Why is having suction equipment available important when administering naloxone?
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How often should vital signs and consciousness be monitored during opioid reversal with naloxone?
How often should vital signs and consciousness be monitored during opioid reversal with naloxone?
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What is one of the potential side effects of naloxone administration mentioned in the text?
What is one of the potential side effects of naloxone administration mentioned in the text?
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What is the importance of assessing the patient for pain after administering naloxone?
What is the importance of assessing the patient for pain after administering naloxone?
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