Pharmacology Flashcard 2
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Rationale
B. Rationale: Naloxone can be administered to the patient via intramuscular injections or intranasal delivery.
Question
You are to administer naloxone to a patient with an opiate overdose. How is naloxone administered?
a. transdermal patch
b. intranasal or intramuscular
c. rectal suppository
d. subcutaneous injection
Answer
b. intranasal or intramuscular