An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department.It is suspected the patient overdosed on heroin.What drug can the nurse anticipate will be administered?
A) Disulfiram (Antabuse)
B) Naltrexone (Revia)
C) Methadone (Methadose)
D) Acamprosate (Campral)

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Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist.It will reverse CNS depression caused by opiates.Nalmefene is a newer opiate antagonist that may be ordered in lieu of naltrexone.

An Unconscious Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department