Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
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 reverses the effects of opioids like fentanyl by blocking opioid receptors. If the client exhibits signs of fentanyl toxicity such as respiratory depression, sedation, or decreased level of consciousness, naloxone can be administered to counteract these effects and restore normal breathing and consciousness. Other options are incorrect: A (Atropine) is used for bradycardia, C (Protamine) for heparin overdose, and D (Flumazenil) for benzodiazepine overdose.