Naloxone Flashcards
1
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Naloxone Class
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Opiod antagonist
2
Q
Naloxone MOA
A
Highly selective opiod antagonist binds to opiod-mu receptors reversing effects of opiods
3
Q
Naloxone Indication
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Respiratory depression or respiratory arrest with suspected narcotic overdose
4
Q
Naloxone Contraindication
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Adequate respirations
5
Q
Naloxone Adult Dose
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0.5mg IV/IM/IN PRN
6
Q
Naloxone Pregnancy Classification
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C (harmful to animals, untested in humans)
7
Q
Naloxone Peds Dose
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0.1mg/kg max 0.5mg IV/IM/PRN