An opioid-naïve patient,one who has not used short-acting opioids in the last 60 days,resedated on admission to the PACU and received which opioid antagonist to reverse the respiratory depression?

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Naloxone is the opioid antagonist used most frequently to reduce opioid-induced respiratory depression.It is administered slowly,never as a bolus,while the nurse observes the patient's response.The patient should be able to open his or her eyes and talk to the nurse within 1 to 2 minutes of administration; naloxone is discontinued when the patient can take deep breaths on instruction and respond to physical stimulation.

An Opioid-Naïve Patient,one Who Has Not Used Short-Acting Opioids in the Last