NCLEX Question of the Day

January 12, 2026

Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies QID 1030

What is the primary reason for administering naloxone to a patient with suspected opioid overdose?

A:
To induce sedation and reduce agitation.
B:
To decrease respiratory secretions.
C:
To provide analgesia and relieve pain.
D:
To reverse the effects of opioid toxicity, especially respiratory depression.

Explanation

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid toxicity, particularly life-threatening respiratory depression. It does not induce sedation, provide analgesia, or decrease respiratory secretions.

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