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Naloxone Administration Quiz
Know how to save a life and reverse the effects of a fatal overdose.
1. Approximately, how long does naloxone stay in the body after it is administered, no matter if the person is revived, or not?
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2-3 minutes
5 hours
60 - 120 minutes
24 hours
2. Which of the following is a common sign of an opioid overdose?
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Slow or no breathing, gasping for air
Unconciousness
Pinpoint pupils
All of the above
3. Why are there 2 units/doses of naloxone per box?
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To have extra nasal sprays for another time
In case the person is not revived after administering the first dose and needs a second dose in 2-3 minutes
According to FDA regulations, two units must be supplied by the manufacturer for quality purposes
Naloxone is expensive so it's more cost effective to package two units per kit
4. Narcan® is a brand name for naloxone and comes in which form?
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Nasal spray
Film (sublingual)
Pill
Injectible
5. If a person does not revive after naloxone has been administered, which of the following are aftercare techniques that can keep them safe until help arrives?
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Rescue breathing
Putting the individual in the recovery position
Monitoring the individual and remaining calm
All of the above
6. Why is the "recovery position" important?
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It supports the individual's back
It helps to prevent obstruction of the airway (e.g., from vomit)
It reduces the chance of infection from germs
It prepares the individual for the 2nd dose of naloxone
7. If the first dose of naloxone elicits no response, when is the 2nd dose given?
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Within 30-90 minutes
Within 10-15 minutes
Within 2-3 minutes
Within 45 minutes
8. T/F - You only need to call 9-1-1 if the overdosing individual does not respond to naloxone.
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True
False
9. What law protects you from arrest or prosecution while you are trying to help in an overdose situation (as long as you are not selling drugs, on probation, or forcing someone to take drugs)?
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The California Health and Safety Act
The California Overdose Prevention Law
The California Opioid and Drug Act
The California Good Samaritan Law
10. T/F - Naloxone is safe to administer and when in doubt, it is safer to administer even if you do not know if the individual is overdosing.
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True
False
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