Chapter 12- Administering Naloxone By Injection

Question 1

The US FDA has approved an auto injector device that delivers an____ or_____ injection of Narcan to reverse the effects of

Answer 1

Intramuscular or subcutaneous
Opioid overdose

Question 2

this medication can be administered by _____ or ____ to help reverse the dangerous adverse effects of opioid, overdose, such as _____

Answer 2

family members or caregivers
respiratory depression

Question 3

One version of auto injectable naloxone called ____provides verbal instructions, where administration similar to those provided by AEDs

Answer 3

EVZIO

Question 4

There are several important considerations for EMTs related to auto injectable naloxone

Answer 4

consult medical direction to determine if EMTs are allowed to administer naloxone in your region & as always follow local protocol

Consider requesting ALS personnel if available for any suspected opiod overdose

Question 5

ensure that another rescuer is ____ and _____the patient if needed while you prepare the

Answer 5

Ventilating and oxygenating

Question 6

Find if a naloxone has been administered by a _____ prior to your arrival

Answer 6

Bystander

Question 7

Be aware that the effects of naloxone may not last as long as those of opioids. Sometimes ______ may be needed

Answer 7

repeat doses of naloxone

Question 8

administration of naloxone to opioid dependent patients can cause

Answer 8

Withdrawal symptoms, including seizures, and cardiac arrest

Question 9

you must consider your safety as patients may become violent following naloxone administration. Make sure you are wearing proper _____

Answer 9

Proper PPE, including eye protection, mask, and gloves

Question 10

most pre-filled naloxone IM preparations are administered in increments of

Answer 10

2 mg and then gradually increases based on the patient’s response or lack of to achieve the desired effect of restoring respiration while avoiding withdraw symptoms