When a Patient Comes into the Emergency Department with a Narcotic

question 26

Multiple Choice

When a patient comes into the emergency department with a narcotic overdose,the nurse anticipates that the patient will be treated with Narcan.What drug classification is Narcan?

• A)Enhancer
• B)Substitute
• C)Control
• D)Antagonist

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Definitions:

Cell Metabolism

The complex series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell to maintain life, involving the processing of nutrients for energy and the synthesis of necessary substances.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that forms the outer boundary of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Phospholipids

Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.

Voltage-Gated Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in membrane potential, crucial for nerve impulse transmission.