A client presents to the emergency department suspected of overdosing on lorazepam (Ativan). Which prescription should the nurse prepare to administer?

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Flumazenil (Romazicon) is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose such as lorazepam (Ativan). Pralidoxime (Protopam) is the antidote for organophosphate poisoning, naloxone (Narcan) is the antidote for opioid overdose, and nalmefene (Revex) is the antidote for alcohol and opioid overdose but not for benzodiazepine overdose.

A Client Presents to the Emergency Department Suspected of Overdosing