Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Naloxone. Naloxone is the antidote for opioid toxicity as it competes with opioids for receptor sites in the brain, reversing their effects. Atropine (B) is used for bradycardia, not opioid toxicity. Midazolam (C) is a benzodiazepine used for sedation and anxiety, not opioid toxicity. Dexamethasone (D) is a corticosteroid used for inflammation, not opioid toxicity. In summary, Naloxone is the most appropriate medication for reversing the effects of opioid toxicity.