History of chronic back pain-prescribed long-acting morphine

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A 22-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by his family after they found him unresponsive at home. He has a known history of chronic back pain and is prescribed long-acting morphine. On examination, he is found to have pinpoint pupils, a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute, and a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 6. His blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, and heart rate is 50 bpm. The family reports that he may have taken extra doses of his medication. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management step for this patient?

Administer activated charcoal Administer flumazenil Administer naloxone Initiate IV Fluids.

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