Naloxone Flashcards
1
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Pharmacology of Naloxone
A
Reverses effects due to opioid agents
2
Q
Indication of Naloxone
A
reverse respiratory depression
3
Q
Contraindications of Naloxone
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Patients under 28 days (neonates)
4
Q
Effects of Naloxone
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Opioid withdraw
5
Q
Precautions of Naloxone
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1) Induce withdrawal
2) drugs may need higher dose of naloxone
3) not intended for full LOC
4) Admin. through IN atomizer
5) duration of 40 minutes
6
Q
Dose Adult and child (naloxone)
A
2 mg IN (1 mL in each nose
