Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who is receiving fentanyl. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to the client if manifestations of fentanyl toxicity occur?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Naloxone. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse the effects of fentanyl toxicity by blocking opioid receptors. If the client exhibits signs of fentanyl toxicity such as respiratory depression or sedation, naloxone can be administered to rapidly reverse these effects. Flumazenil (Choice A) is used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose, not opioid toxicity. Protamine (Choice C) is used to reverse heparin overdose. Atropine (Choice D) is used to treat bradycardia, not opioid toxicity. It is important for the nurse to be aware of the specific antidotes for different medication toxicities to provide appropriate and timely interventions.