Emergency Medical Response for Opioid Overdose Quiz

Test your understanding of emergency medical response for opioid overdose with these toxicology quiz questions. Learn about naloxone administration and more.

#1

What is the first step in responding to an opioid overdose?

Administer naloxone
Call emergency services
Check for responsiveness
Check for breathing
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#2

Which of the following is a common sign of opioid overdose?

Increased heart rate
Slow breathing or no breathing
Elevated blood sugar levels
High blood pressure
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#3

What is the role of bystanders in responding to opioid overdose?

Offer moral support
Administer naloxone
Call emergency services and provide aid until help arrives
Leave the scene to avoid involvement
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#4

What is the primary function of naloxone in treating opioid overdose?

Stimulate heart rate
Reverse the effects of opioids
Sedate the individual
Reduce blood pressure
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#5

Which of the following routes can naloxone be administered through?

Intravenous (IV) injection
Oral ingestion
Nasal spray
Subcutaneous injection
2 answered
#6

What is the recommended dose of naloxone for opioid overdose?

0.1 mg
1 mg
4 mg
Depends on the severity of overdose
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#7

Which of the following opioids is NOT commonly associated with overdose?

Heroin
Fentanyl
Morphine
Codeine
2 answered
#8

What is the term used to describe the combination of opioid and non-opioid drugs, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, commonly found in prescription pain medications?

Polydrug use
Co-administration
Multi-drug therapy
Adjuvant therapy
1 answered
#9

What is the term used to describe the state of physiological dependence on opioids?

Addiction
Tolerance
Physical dependence
Withdrawal syndrome
1 answered
#10

What should be done after administering naloxone to an individual experiencing an opioid overdose?

Wait for the person to regain consciousness
Seek immediate medical help
Administer CPR
Administer more naloxone
2 answered
#11

Which opioid receptor does naloxone primarily antagonize?

Delta receptor
Kappa receptor
Mu receptor
Sigma receptor
1 answered
#12

What should be done if an individual shows signs of opioid overdose but naloxone is not available?

Administer aspirin
Monitor their vital signs
Place them in the recovery position
Perform rescue breathing
2 answered
#13

What is the mechanism of action of opioids in the body?

Activation of GABA receptors
Inhibition of glutamate release
Binding to opioid receptors
Stimulation of serotonin production
1 answered
#14

What is the primary long-term treatment approach for opioid use disorder?

Opioid maintenance therapy
Detoxification
Psychotherapy
Nutritional therapy
2 answered
#15

How does naloxone interact with opioid receptors?

It blocks opioid receptors
It activates opioid receptors
It inhibits naloxone receptors
It has no interaction with opioid receptors
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