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Order: Naloxone $0.2 \mathrm{mg}$ IM stat.

   Order: Naloxone $0.2 \mathrm{mg}$ IM stat.

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Deborah Gray Morris 7th Edition

Chapter 18, Problem 19

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07/29/2020

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Intramuscular Injection (IM)

Intramuscular injection is a method used to deliver medication deep into the muscles, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream quickly. This route is particularly useful in emergency situations because it allows the medication to take effect faster than many other routes of administration.

Immediate Administration (Stat)

The term 'stat' indicates that the medication needs to be administered immediately without delay. This instruction is crucial in emergency medicine where rapid intervention is necessary to prevent serious complications or death.

Opioid Antagonist

Naloxone is an opioid receptor antagonist commonly used to counteract life-threatening depression of the central nervous system and respiratory system caused by opioid overdose. It works by binding to opioid receptors with a higher affinity than most opioids, displacing them, and thereby reversing their effects.

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