Naloxone

Question 1

Naloxone (class)

Answer 1

narcotic antagonist

Question 2

Naloxone (actions)

Answer 2

opiod receptor antagonis

Question 3

Naloxone (indications 2)

Answer 3

narcotic overdose with respirations 12/min or less, pinpoint pupils, and circumstantial evidence of drug use

diagnostially in coma of unknown origin to rule out opioid depression

Question 4

Naloxone (dosage/route)

Answer 4

2mg im/in or 0.5mg iv/io

may repeat prn

may administer in via mucosal atomizer device

Question 5

Naloxone (side effects)

Answer 5

none

Question 6

Naloxone (contraindications)

Answer 6

neonates

Question 7

Naloxone (special information 7)

Answer 7

for pain-management patients ho are narcotic-dependent, use small dose and titrate higher if needed to avoid sudden reversal of narcotic effects

onset in 30 seconds IV to 2 min IM

initial response may be temporary monitor pt for relapse

can precipitate withdrawal syndrome and/or combative behavior in pt with a narcotic od

large doses required to reverse darvon

effective against natural and synthetic narcotics

Question 8

Naloxone (pediatric note

Answer 8

refer to pediatric drug guide

0.1mg/kg IV or IM to a max of 2mg