ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Naloxone. Naloxone is the antidote for opioid toxicity as it competes with opioids for receptor sites in the brain, reversing their effects. Atropine (
B) is used for bradycardia, not opioid toxicity. Midazolam (
C) is a benzodiazepine used for sedation and anxiety, not opioid toxicity. Dexamethasone (
D) is a corticosteroid used for inflammation, not opioid toxicity. In summary, Naloxone is the most appropriate medication for reversing the effects of opioid toxicity.
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