A 36-year-old woman presented to the emergency department by emergency medical services (EMS) after she was found unresponsive by her family. EMS reports that she takes methadone due to heroin addiction. EMS intubated her on scene to secure her airway. Naloxone 2 mg was given IV with no response. What is your next step?

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If there is no response to the initial dose of naloxone, it is appropriate to administer another dose, as the patient may require a higher dose to reverse the effects of methadone, which is a long-acting opioid.

A 36-Year-Old Woman Presented to the Emergency Department by Emergency