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. Why will this patient require repeated doses of Naloxone?

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Methadone has a long duration of action (48 to 72 hours), so repeated doses of Naloxone may be necessary to counteract its effects and prevent re-sedation.

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