Toxicology · NEET PG Preparation Forensic Medicine
An unconscious young adult is brought to the emergency department. Examination reveals pinpoint pupils, severe respiratory depression, and track mark…
Practice question from Toxicology (NEET PG Preparation Forensic Medicine), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-1C3A06
An unconscious young adult is brought to the emergency department. Examination reveals pinpoint pupils, severe respiratory depression, and track marks on the upper extremities. Which antidote should be administered immediately?
- A.Flumazenil
- B.NaloxoneCorrect answer
- C.Atropine
- D.N-acetylcysteine
Solution
The clinical triad of CNS depression, miosis (pinpoint pupils), and respiratory depression strongly suggests opioid toxicity. Naloxone is a competitive opioid receptor antagonist used as the specific antidote for opioid overdose.
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