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What is the immediate intervention if a patient on oxycodone 10 mg/mL infusion therapy experiences respiratory depression?

A. Administering acetylcysteine
B. Reducing the dose of oxycodone to 5 mg/mL
C. Decreasing the rate of infusion
D. Administering 0.4 mg of naloxone

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Final answer:

The immediate intervention for oxycodone-induced respiratory depression is administering naloxone promptly.


Explanation:

Immediate intervention if a patient on oxycodone 10 mg/mL infusion therapy experiences respiratory depression:

  1. Administering 0.4 mg of naloxone is the correct immediate intervention for respiratory depression caused by opioid medications like oxycodone.
  2. Respiratory depression is a serious side effect of opioids, including oxycodone, and naloxone is used to reverse these effects.
  3. It's crucial to act promptly and administer naloxone to prevent complications from respiratory depression in patients on oxycodone infusion therapy.

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