Collin was given an opioid analgesic to help control the pain from a broken nose,broken teeth,and facial lacerations he suffered in a fall.He soon becomes disoriented and violently sick to his stomach.What drug might he be given to reverse the effects of the opioid?

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Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse the effects of opioids like the analgesic given to Collin. Its use can quickly relieve symptoms like disorientation and nausea that result from an opioid overdose or adverse reaction. Carbamazepine and meperidine are not opioid antagonists, and naltrexone is not typically used in emergency situations as it has a slower onset of action.

Collin Was Given an Opioid Analgesic to Help Control the Pain