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mspears3

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client requires an opioid antagonist after receiving an overdose of an opioid agent. The nurse anticipates that the client will be ordered:
 
  a. pentazocine.
  b. ibuprofen.
  c. naloxone.
  d. probenecid.

Question 2

The client is ordered methadone. The client is most likely experiencing:
 
  a. opioid overdose.
  b. acute or chronic pain.
  c. opioid addiction.
  d. sleep apnea.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Narcan is a opioid antagonist used with overdose or oversedation caused by opioids.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Methadone is used to assist in detoxification and monitoring of people with drug addiction.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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