Asked by Addie Mejia on May 18, 2024
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A patient admitted for a heroin overdose received naloxone (Narcan) . The patient's breathing pattern improved. Two hours later, the patient reports muscle aches, abdominal cramps, gooseflesh and says, "I feel terrible." Which analysis is correct?
A) The patient is exhibiting a prodromal symptom of seizures.
B) An idiosyncratic reaction to naloxone is occurring.
C) Symptoms of opiate withdrawal are present.
D) The patient is experiencing a relapse.
Opiate Withdrawal
Symptoms that occur when discontinuing or reducing intake of opiate drugs, characterized by agitation, nausea, pain, and other physical effects.
Naloxone
A medication used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose, rapidly restoring normal respiration to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped.
Prodromal Symptom
Early signs or symptoms that precede the onset of a disease or condition, indicating the initial phase of the illness.
- Understand and forecast the application of drugs in controlling alcohol withdrawal manifestations.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand and forecast the application of drugs in controlling alcohol withdrawal manifestations.
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