QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat conditions like anxiety and seizures.
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c
Administer diazepam
QuestionChoice
Atropine is used to treat conditions such as bradycardia and to counteract the effects of excessive cholinergic stimulation.
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e
Administer atropine
QuestionChoice
Performing a chest X-ray may help diagnose certain respiratory conditions or chest injuries, but is not the primary intervention for opioid overdose.
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d
Perform a chest X-ray
QuestionChoice
The clinical presentation of decreased respiratory rate, constricted pupils, confusion and evidence of needle marks is highly suggestive of opioid overdose. Naloxone is an opioid receptor antagonist that can rapidly reverse the effects of opioids.
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a
Administer naloxone
QuestionChoice
Epinephrine (adrenaline) is used in other situations, such as severe allergic reactions.
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b
Administer epinephrine
Concept
Chapter
2693
6038
Pharmacology of illicit substance misuse
Topic
173
Psychiatry
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A 19-year-old male is brought to the emergency department with a decreased respiratory rate, constricted pupils and confusion.

On examination, there is evidence of needle track marks on his right arm.

What is the most appropriate management?
a