A nurse is planning to administer butorphanol to a client Who is in labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to have available to reverse the action of this medication?
Naloxone
Diphenhydramine
Protamine
Atropine
The Correct Answer is A
Butorphanol is a synthetic opioid which can cause respiratory depression. Antidote for opioid is naloxone
B-Diphenhydramine is used to manage allergic reactions C-Protamine is an antidote for heparin
D-Atropine is an anticholinergic agent used in organophosphate poisoning
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Butorphanol is a synthetic opioid which can cause respiratory depression. Antidote for opioid is naloxone
B-Diphenhydramine is used to manage allergic reactions C-Protamine is an antidote for heparin
D-Atropine is an anticholinergic agent used in organophosphate poisoning
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Isosorbide is a nitrate vasodilator used to dilate coronary vessels to relieve angina. Sildenafil also dilates peripheral vessels reducing peripheral vascular resistance. Using the two drugs together may lead to lethal drop in blood pressure and shock.
A, B, and D are not contraindicated with Sildenafil as they do not have any significant drug interactions
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