Opioid overdose and Naloxone administration 2023 Questions and Answers 100% Correct

what part of the brain do opioids work in? - ANSWER-ventral tegmental area (dopamine) naloxone - ANSWER-pure competitive opioid agonist, affinity for mu receptors naloxone administration - ANSWER--IV, IM, intranasal -half life is 45 min -may have to redose -may need 3-4 doses depending on half life of opioid -0.4 mg for adults 5 steps for opioid overdose - ANSWER-1. evaluate for overdose 2. call 911 3. administer naloxone 4. support breathing 5. monitor response evaluating for opioid overdose - ANSWER--unconscious or inability to awaken -slow or shallow breathing, difficulty breathing -fingernails or lips turning blue -pinpoint pupils ways to stimulate somebody suspected of overdose - ANSWER--call their name -sternal rub -assess if can maintain breathing/responsiveness -monitor and keep person awake