Pre and Post Test Barkley 100 QUESTIONS AND 2026-2027 // 145pages

You are working in the emergency department when a patient arrives after an overdose of diazepam pills. She has slightly slurred speech and states, "I lost count of how many pills I took." What is the first step you would take in care of this patient? A Naloxone intravenously B Charcoal followed by ipecac 30 centimeters orally Item C Flumazenil intravenously D Respiratory and blood pressure support D. The first step in treating benzodiazepine overdose is to monitor blood pressure and give respiratory support. Although flumazenil intravenously (IV) is recommended for treating benzodiazepine overdoses, it is not the first-line treatment because risks (e.g., withdrawal, seizures) may outweigh benefits. Charcoal and ipecac, no matter which agent comes first, are not recommended as first-line measures for gastrointestinal decontamination management in benzodiazepine overdose, as this may lead to aspiration in this patient and should occur only after respiratory support has been established. Intravenous naloxone is recommended for narcotic toxicity, such as the kind caused by codeine, heroin, morphine, or opium. A 54-year-old former professional athlete is being screened for hypertension, a condition which runs in his family. Which of the following findings is not consistent with a diagnosis of hypertension? A. Epistaxis B. A suboccipital headache C. Blurred vision D. An S3 heart sound