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    ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam

    A client has a new prescription for naloxone (Narcan). Which of the following statements indicates the correct therapeutic use of this medication?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleNaloxone (Narcan) is an opioid antagonist that works by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system, displacing opioids, and reversing their effects such as respiratory depression and sedation.Choice B rationaleAbstinence syndrome is treated with medications that manage withdrawal symptoms rather than reversing opioid effects, which is not naloxone's primary use.Choice C rationaleNaloxone does not have analgesic properties, meaning it does not relieve pain; it is specifically used to counteract opioid overdose.Choice D rationaleNaloxone is not used to treat hypoglycemia, which is a condition of low blood sugar levels, managed by glucose administration.

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