Antidotes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the antidote for opioid reversal?
A
Naloxone/narcan
2
Q
What is the dose of naloxone/narcan?
A
IM = 2mg
3
Q
What are the side effects of naloxone/narcan?
A
Nausea
Acute withdrawal
4
Q
What is the antidote for benzodiazepine reversal?
A
Flumazenil (romazicon)
5
Q
What is the dose for flumazenil/romazicon?
A
IV = 0.2 mg IV initial
6
Q
What is the major side effect of flumazenil?
A
Seizures
7
Q
What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?
A
Acetylcysteine
8
Q
What is the initial IV dose for acetylcysteine?
A
IV = 150mg/kg over 1 hour