33 - Adult - Drug Overdose/Poisoning

Question 1

If your patient has a known TCA/ASA overdose, what medication is given under standing orders?

A. 2 mg IV Narcan
B. 50 mEq Sodium Bicarbonate
C. 25 gm Activated Charcoal PO
D. 1 gm CaCl2

Answer 1

B. 50 mEq Sodium Bicarbonate

Acts to stop the acidosis associated with these drugs.