A patient develops a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/minute after receiving IV hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 2 mg.Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to this patient after notifying the prescriber of this side effect?

A) Physostigmine (Antilirium)
B) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
C) Naloxone (Narcan)
D) Protamine sulfate

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The respiratory depression caused by hydromorphone can be reversed with the administration of naloxone, a narcotic antagonist. Physostigmine is used to reverse anticholinergic toxicity, flumazenil is used to reverse benzodiazepine toxicity, and protamine sulfate is used to reverse heparin toxicity.

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