Question

When should an opioid be stopped and naloxone [Narcan] be given?

A) When a patient reports mild drowsiness
B) When a patient experiences decreased respiratory rate or respiratory depression
C) When a patient complains of mild headache
D) When a patient exhibits mild nausea

Answer 1

Opioids should be stopped and naloxone should be given when a patient experiences decreased respiratory rate or respiratory depression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Opioids should be stopped and naloxone (Narcan) should be given when a patient experiences decreased respiratory rate or respiratory depression.

Opioids can slow or stop a person's breathing, which can lead to overdose deaths. Naloxone is an opioid-overdose antidote that helps the person wake up and keeps them breathing until emergency medical treatment can be provided.