Marc, a 30-year-old client, is rushed to the emergency department due to mental status changes. Physical examination reveals dilated pupils, tachycardia, and hypertension. The nurse prepares to administer which of the following medications to the client?
A)Naloxone
B)Methadone
C)Bromocriptine
D)Flumazenil

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The client is demonstrating signs of opioid overdose. The effects of opioid overdose are reversed by naloxone. Methadone tapering is administered to manage opioid withdrawal. Bromocriptine is used to manage withdrawal from central nervous stimulants. Flumezanil is administered intravenously to manage central nervous system depressant overdose.

Marc, a 30-Year-Old Client, Is Rushed to the Emergency Department