Naloxone Flashcards
1
Q
Common name of naloxone
A
Narcan
2
Q
Indications for narcan
A
Opioid overdose
3
Q
Action of natcan
A
Blocks opiate receptors
4
Q
Contraindications of narcan
A
None, give it
5
Q
Side effects of narcan
A
If successful, nausea, vomiting, withdrawals
6
Q
Route of narcan
A
IM - intramuscular
IN - intranasal
7
Q
Dose of narcan
A
2mg use as needed till awake
Available in 2,4,8mg