A laboring woman has received meperidine (Demerol)intravenously (IV),90 minutes before giving birth.Which medication should be available to reduce the postnatal effects of meperidine on the neonate?

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An opioid antagonist can be given to the newborn as one part of the treatment for neonatal narcosis,which is a state of central nervous system (CNS)depression in the newborn produced by an opioid.Opioid antagonists,such as naloxone (Narcan),can promptly reverse the CNS depressant effects,especially respiratory depression.Fentanyl (Sublimaze),promethazine (Phenergan),and nalbuphine (Nubain)do not act as opioid antagonists to reduce the postnatal effects of meperidine on the neonate.

A Laboring Woman Has Received Meperidine (Demerol)intravenously (IV),90 Minutes Before