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Review

1.

 What is not an example of an opioid?

a.  Heroin

b.  Hydrocodone

c.  Morphine

d.  Naloxone

2.

 Your 27-year-old roommate uses opioids. You find him unresponsive with no breathing, 

but a strong pulse. You suspect an opioid-associated life-threatening emergency. A 

friend is phoning 9-1-1 and is looking for the naloxone autoinjector. What action should 

you take?

a.  Remain with your roommate until the naloxone arrives and administer it 

immediately

b.  Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions

c.  Provide rescue breathing: 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds

d.  Provide rapid defibrillation with an AED

3.

 You encounter an unresponsive 56-year-old man who has been taking hydrocodone 

after a surgical procedure. He is not breathing and has no pulse. You notice that 

his medication bottle is empty. You suspect an opioid-associated life-threatening 

emergency. A colleague activates the emergency response system and is retrieving the 

AED and naloxone. What is the most appropriate action for you to take next?

a.  Wait for the naloxone to arrive before doing anything

b.  Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions

c.  Provide 1 rescue breath every 5 to 6 seconds until naloxone arrives

d.  Provide rapid defibrillation with the AED

See Answers to Review Questions in the Appendix.

Student Notes