The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with suspected overdose with Codeine. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being ordered?
A) Pamelor (nortriptyline)
B) Narcan (naloxone)
C) Naprosyn (naproxen)
D) Nicobid (niacin)

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Narcan (naloxone) is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose. Codeine is an opioid medication and Narcan would be the appropriate choice in this situation. Pamelor (nortriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant, Naprosyn (naproxen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and Nicobid (niacin) is a vitamin supplement, none of which would be effective in treating a codeine overdose.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with Suspected