2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
An unconscious adult is brought to the emergency department and is suspected of overdosing on heroin. Which initial medication would the nurse have on hand ready for physician's orders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses the effects of heroin overdose, such as respiratory depression, making it the first-line treatment.
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