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Select the nursing intervention necessary after administering naloxone (Narcan) to a patient with an opiate overdose.
 
  a. Monitor the airway and vital signs every 15 minutes.
  b. Insert a nasogastric tube and test gastric pH.
  c. Treat hyperpyrexia with cooling measures.
  d. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.

Question 2

When a person first begins drinking alcohol, two drinks produce relaxation and drowsiness. After 1 year, four drinks are needed to achieve the same relaxed, drowsy state. Why does this change occur?
 
  a. The alcohol is less potent.
  b. Tolerance develops.
  c. Antagonistic effects occur.
  d. Hypomagnesemia develops.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Narcotic antagonists such as naloxone quickly reverse CNS depression; however, because the narcotics have a longer span of action than antagonists, the patient may lapse into unconsciousness or require respiratory support again. The incorrect options are measures unrelated to naloxone use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Tolerance refers to needing higher and higher doses of a drug to produce the desired effect. The potency of the alcohol is stable. Neither hypomagnesemia nor antagonistic effects would account for this change.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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