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When giving high-dose opioids, which medication should be on hand to treat potential respiratory depression?
Correct Incorrect Naloxone is the opioid antagonist used to reverse respiratory depression from opioids. Flumazenil reverses benzodiazepines, atropine treats bradycardia, and protamine reverses heparin. Always have naloxone on hand when giving high-dose opioids.