Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opiate toxicity. which medication should the nurse anticipate the provider prescribing?
○ diphenhydramine
○ naloxone
○ methadone
○ benzodiazepines

Explanation:

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses opioid toxicity by blocking opioid receptors, making it the first-line medication for opiate overdose. Diphenhydramine treats allergies, methadone is for opioid dependence maintenance, and benzodiazepines are for anxiety/seizures (not opioid toxicity).

Answer:

B. Naloxone