______________________ is an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose and should be available when benzodiazepines are used
a. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
b. Naloxone (Narcan)
c. Sodium bicarbonate
d. Dextrose 50% (D50)
a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Naloxone is a narcotic antagonist.
c. Sodium bicarbonate is an alkalinizing agent and is useful in barbiturate overdose.
d. Dextrose 50% is used for hypoglycemia.
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