Opioids Such as Hydromorphone,fentanyl,and Meperidine Can Cause Excessive Central Nervous

question 5

True/False

Opioids such as hydromorphone,fentanyl,and meperidine can cause excessive central nervous system (CNS)depression in both the mother and newborn.Opioid antagonists such as naloxone (Narcan)can promptly reverse the CNS depressant effects,especially respiratory depression.The RN should use caution in administering naloxone to opioid-dependent women in labor.Is this statement true or false?

---

Definitions:

Personal Defense

Strategies, methods, or actions employed by an individual to protect themselves from harm.

HDC

Stands for Holder in Due Course, a term in commercial law referring to a party who acquires a negotiable instrument in good faith and for value, thus having certain protections.

Faulty Product

A product that has defects, malfunctions, or does not meet established standards of quality or safety.

Consumer

An individual who purchases goods or services for personal use.