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The primary cause of death in opioid overdose is respiratory stimulation. Treatment for opioid overdose is naloxone (Narcan). - ANSWER-The first statement is false; the second statement is true. The primary cause of death in opioid overdose is respiratory depression, not stimulation. The triad of narcotic overdose includes respiratory depression, coma, and pinpoint pupils. Naloxone (Narcan), an opioid antagonist, should be administered immediately to prevent serious brain damage. If the pati...

NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm – Chamberlain_ Updated 2024 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+ 100% Excel What is used to calculate pt's overdose risk? - CORRECT ANSWER-total morphine milligram equivalent (MME) per day to help assess the patient's overdose risk. If it is high (≥50 MME/day and especially ≥90 MME/day) During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? - CORRECT ANSWER-1st trimester (fet...

BLS - Opioid Overdose Pre-Assessment 2023 Graded A+

MS- 6 Margaret Chan-Lung CA-narcotic overdose-Pre Sim Assignment

Opioids act at opioid receptors - ANSWER-Opioids target a family of G/protein coupled receptors Major domains of activity altered by opioids - ANSWER-Reward, reactivity to pain, drive to breathe, intestinal movement Symptoms of opioid overdose - ANSWER-Slow breathing (< 1 breath/ 5s) shallowing breathing, or no breathing Snoring or gurgling noises while asleep or nodding out Vomiting Blue/pale lips, skin, or fingernails (due to lack of O2 by lowering breathing) Pale or clammy face ...

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 fo...

Depression/Overdose with Psychosis UNFOLDING Reasoning Jenna Taylor, 18 years old Primary Concept Mood and Affect Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Safety 2. Psychosis 3. Clinical Judgment 4. Communication 5. Collaboration

ANSWER- ASPIRIN OVERDOSE.

Overdose Case Study-You are on duty in the emergency department (ED) when a "code blue" is called. As the code nurse, you grab the crash cart and run to the code, which is in the employee lounge of the operating room. On the couch, you find a nurse, Z.H., unconscious, dusky, and barely breathing. 1. What immediate assessment of Z.H. do you need to perform? A- Check her airway to see if it is patent B- Make sure she is able to efficiently breath C- Monitor for impaired perfusion (presence of a ...