What is the Narcan dose for adult narcotic overdose?

What is the Narcan dose for adult narcotic overdose?

• A. 0.4 mg IV/IM/IO/IN
• B. 1-2 mg IV/IO/IM/IN
• C. 0.5 mg IV/IM/IN
• D. 2-3 mg IV/IO/IM/IN

Answer: (B)

Naloxone reverses opioid effects by rapidly competing with opioids at receptor sites, so you treat overdose by titrating the dose to achieve adequate breathing rather than giving a big dose all at once. For adults, a starting dose that can be given through IV, IO, IM, or intranasal routes is typically 1–2 mg. This amount often yields quick improvement in respiration and alertness, while leaving room to judge response and avoid unnecessary withdrawal or agitation. If there’s not enough improvement after a couple of minutes, you administer additional small doses (for example 0.5–1 mg) and reassess every 2–3 minutes, continuing until the patient breathes adequately. Monitor for re-narcotization and withdrawal symptoms, and adjust as needed based on clinical response.

Naloxone reverses opioid effects by rapidly competing with opioids at receptor sites, so you treat overdose by titrating the dose to achieve adequate breathing rather than giving a big dose all at once. For adults, a starting dose that can be given through IV, IO, IM, or intranasal routes is typically 1–2 mg. This amount often yields quick improvement in respiration and alertness, while leaving room to judge response and avoid unnecessary withdrawal or agitation. If there’s not enough improvement after a couple of minutes, you administer additional small doses (for example 0.5–1 mg) and reassess every 2–3 minutes, continuing until the patient breathes adequately. Monitor for re-narcotization and withdrawal symptoms, and adjust as needed based on clinical response.