Naloxone (Narcan) - Summary RN Pharmacology for Nursing Edition 7. 0 PDF

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STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

Naloxone (Narcan) MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

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Opioid antagonist CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Opioid antagonists interfere with the action of opioids by competing for opioid receptors. Opioid antagonists have no effect in the absence of opioids.

Therapeutic Use - Reversal of effects of opioids, such as respiratory depression - Reversal of respiratory depression in an infant

Complications Tachycardia Tachypnea Abstinence syndrome (Cramping, hypertension, vomiting, and reversal of analgesia)

Medication Administration IV IM Subcutaneous

Contraindications/Precautions Naloxone and naltrexone are contraindicated in clients who have opioid dependency

Nursing Interventions Monitor respiratory status and pain

Interactions Can precipitate withdrawal in patients physically dependent on opioid analgesics

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness

As medication becomes effective, explain purpose and effects of naloxone to patient.

Reversal of respiratory depression (respirations are regular, no SOB, RR 16-20/min in adults and 40-60/min in newborns).

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