Question

216 section 6 medical 31. naloxone (narcan) should only be used in a patient with a suspected opiate or opioid overdose who has: a. an altered mental status b. dilation of the pupils c. carpopedal spasms d. agonal respirations or apnea 32. inhaled poisons include: a. chlorine b. venom c. dieffenbachia d. salmonella 33. which of the following is not considered a typical route of administration for naloxone? a. intravenous b. intranasal c. intramuscular d. intradermal

Explanation:

For question 31, naloxone is used to reverse life - threatening respiratory depression from opioid overdose, so it's for patients with agonal respirations or apnea. For question 32, chlorine is a gas that can be inhaled as a poison. For question 33, intradermal is not a typical route for naloxone administration; common routes are IV, intranasal, and intramuscular.

Answer:

1. D. agonal respirations or apnea
2. A. chlorine
3. D. Intradermal