Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine IV to a client. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to have available?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Naloxone. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid medications like morphine. In case of opioid overdose leading to respiratory depression, naloxone can quickly reverse these effects and restore respiratory function. Neostigmine (A) is used to treat myasthenia gravis, not for opioid overdose. Protamine (C) is used to reverse the effects of heparin, not opioids. Flumazenil (D) is used as a benzodiazepine antagonist, not for opioids. Selecting naloxone ensures the nurse is prepared to manage potential opioid-related complications effectively.