Narcan (Naloxone)

Question 1

Therapeutic Effects of Narcan

Answer 1

Reverse actions of narcotic drugs Reverse stupor, coma, resp depression when due to a narcotic overdose.

Question 2

Indications for Narcan

Answer 2

Treat known narcotic overdose

Question 3

Contraindications for Narcan

Answer 3

None

Question 4

Side Effects of Narcan

Answer 4

Given too fast can cause projectile vomiting & ventricular dysrhythmias Can cause acute withdrawal syndrome in pt physically dependant Pulmonary edema and sudden death

Question 5

Dose for Narcan

Answer 5

0.4-2mg IV or IM for initial dose

Question 6

Reverse actions of narcotic drugs Reverse stupor, coma, resp depression when due to a narcotic overdose.

Answer 6

Therapeutic Effects of Narcan

Question 7

Treat known narcotic overdose

Answer 7

Indications for Narcan

Question 8

None

Answer 8

Contraindications for Narcan

Question 9

Given too fast can cause projectile vomiting & ventricular dysrhythmias Can cause acute withdrawal syndrome in pt physically dependant Pulmonary edema and sudden death

Answer 9

Side Effects of Narcan

Question 10

0.4-2mg IV or IM for initial dose

Answer 10

Dose for Narcan