Author Question: A 22-year-old male is brought to the emergency room due to an overdose of diazepam (Valium). What ... (Read 55 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 22-year-old male is brought to the emergency room due to an overdose of diazepam (Valium). What drug will be administered in the emergency room to treat the overdose?

A) Disulfiram (Antabuse)
B) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
C) Methadone (Dolophine)
D) Naloxone (Narcan)

Question 2

A 3-year-old Asian American boy has had culture and sensitivity testing performed, and antibiotic treatment is indicated. The prescriber knows that the recommended antibiotic has not been extensively studied in pediatric patients.

Consequently, the prescriber will be obliged to do which of the following? A) Administer subtherapeutic doses in order to mitigate the potential for adverse effects
B) Choose a different antibiotic that has been extensively tested in children
C) Apply vigilant clinical judgment when administering the antibiotic to the child
D) Have the child's family sign informed consent forms absolving the care team from responsibility for adverse effects

ynlevi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Flumazenil (Romazicon) is a specific antidote that can reverse benzodiazepine-induced sedation, coma, and respiratory depression. Disulfiram is not administered to reverse benzodiazepine overdose. Methadone is not administered to reverse benzodiazepine overdose. Naloxone is not administered for benzodiazepine overdose.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Prescribers must continue to treat pediatric patients with drugs for which they lack information; therefore, they must practice good assessment, dosing, and evaluation during the administration of any medication to a pediatric patient. Alternative drugs are not always an option, and a lack of data does not absolve the care team from responsibility for adverse outcomes.