A patient presents with severe opioid overdose. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate immediate course of action?
Induce vomiting to remove unabsorbed opioid.
Administer activated charcoal to adsorb the opioid.
Administer naloxone, an opioid receptor antagonist.
Wait for the opioid effects to wear off naturally.
Related Questions
Which of the following is NOT a broad classification of drugs based on their pharmacological effect?
Analgesics
Antiseptics
Antacids
Tranquilizers
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Aspirin and Paracetamol belong to the class of non-narcotic analgesics.
Statement II: Morphine and Heroin are narcotic analgesics.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Which of these is an example of a narcotic analgesic?
Paracetamol
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Morphine
Which of the following is NOT a broad classification of drugs based on their pharmacological action?
Drugs acting on the nervous system
Drugs acting on the cardiovascular system
Drugs acting on the endocrine system
Route of administration
In contrast to broad-spectrum antibiotics, which of the following is known for its specific action against a limited range of bacterial species?
Ampicillin
Penicillin G
Tetracycline
Chloramphenicol
Drugs that bind to the receptor site and inhibit its natural function are called:
Agonists
Antagonists
Synergists
Antibiotics
Saccharin is :
Hexose
Reducing sugar
Glucoside
None of these
Barbiturates are classified as:
Stimulants
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Analgesics
Antidepressant drug among the following is
Phenelzine
Chloramphenicol
Prontosil
Salvarsan
Tranquilizers are used to treat:
Bacterial infections
Viral infections
Anxiety and mental tension
Fungal infections
