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6 years ago
A patient is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an overdose of lorazepam (Ativan) several hours prior. The patient has a respiratory rate of 6 to 10 breaths per minute and is unconscious. The nurse will prepare to perform which action?
 
  a. Administer activated charcoal.
  b. Give flumazenil (Romazicon).
  c. Give naloxone (Narcan).
  d. Perform gastric lavage.
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6 years ago
ANS: B
Flumazenil is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose. Activated charcoal is used for asymptomatic patients who have recently consumed the drug. Gastric lavage should no longer be performed for treatment.
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