1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
andreyandreev [35.5K]
3 years ago
11

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department (ED) after accidentally taking an overdose of heroin. The adolescent is sem

iconscious, unable to respond appropriately to questions, slurs his words, and has constricted pupils; his vital signs are blood pressure 60/50 mm Hg, pulse 50 beats/minute, and respirations 8 breaths/minute. Naloxone is administered to temporarily reverse the effects of the heroin. Which finding would first indicate that the naloxone administration has been effective?
Health
1 answer:
CaHeK987 [17]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

The client's respiration improve to 12/min.

Explanation:

Heroin is an illegal drug that is made from the naturally occurring morphine alkaloid found in opium poppy plant.

It is abused by the users for its' euphoric effect. It is dangerous and addictive.

An overdose is life threatening and symptoms may include confusion, respiratory insufficiency and small pupil among other symptoms.

Naloxone is a medication used to reverse opoid overdose. Its' effectiveness is indicated when normal respiration is restored if it had stopped or slowed down. Here the patient will have 12 breaths per minute

You might be interested in
Sara is considering moving to California, but she is scared of earthquakes. What
jeka94

Answer:

Seismology: The branch of science studies of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the earth.

4 0
2 years ago
Why should an athlete see a doctor after taking a blow to the head? A. A blow to the head can result in a serious, but not obvio
Gala2k [10]
I’m pretty sure the answer to this question is A.
3 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which of the following is true of menopause?
Wittaler [7]

Answer:

It marks the end of reproductive ability.

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which of the following are primary functions of the urinary system? (select all that apply)
marta [7]

filtration in blood and create urine as a waste by product.

7 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Your co-payment is $25. What does it mean?
Alex Ar [27]
Copayment: This is a fixed, flat fee for certain kinds of office visits, prescription drugs, or other services.
Because the health insurance copay is fixed, you'll know ahead of time exactly how much you owe.
If your policy lists a copayment of $25 for a doctor visit, you pay that amount each time you see the doctor.
6 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • Due to excessive mood swings, what fraction of adolescents feel depressed?
    14·2 answers
  • Several studies showed that after eating a low-fat cereal for two meals a day, subjects had lost some weight. A cereal company f
    10·1 answer
  • If a prep cook prepares ready to eat foods that will be held service theymay be kept for more then 24 hours if
    14·1 answer
  • Which of the following is an example of moving properly through range of motion?
    13·2 answers
  • Which is a function common to both the muscular and skeletal systems?
    8·2 answers
  • Which stimulant is also referred to as crystal or crank and leaves the user feeling confused, shaky, and paranoid when it wears
    14·1 answer
  • Define Sterilization
    8·2 answers
  • Grady has an inflamed knee from doing a lot of physical exercise the day before. He stops by the pharmacy to find a drug to reli
    6·1 answer
  • With the advancement of tablet technology in the health care environment, several medical apps have been developed for use in th
    12·1 answer
  • Which behaviors can increase the life expectancy of a young adult diagnosed with HIV?
    15·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!