Opioid Overdose
Risk of Overdose
Narcan 101
Mixed Bag!
Using Narcan
Getting Help
100

What are some examples of opioids?

Heroin, fentanyl, codeine, morphine, percocet, etc

100

What's typically more dangerous, prescription or non-prescription opioids?

Non-prescription

100

What is the generic name for Narcan?

Naloxone

100

What is the first step in responding to a potential overdose?

Survey the area - keep yourself safe!

100

How should you position someone before using Narcan?

Lay them on their back

100

Who should you call?

911

200
What makes opioids so dangerous?

Addictive, strong, suppress breathing

200
Can you overdose on prescription opioids?

Yes! Especially if prescribed a high dose

200

Where is Narcan administered?

In the nose (naloxone is available as injection)

200

You can overdose just by touching powdered fentanyl. 

False!

200

What is the first step?

Remove Narcan from package, check instructions

200

What is the first thing you should tell 911?

Where you are

300

How awake is someone who is overdosing?

They aren't, they're unconscious
300

How can you avoid overdosing on prescription opioids?

Take exactly as directed

300

How long does Narcan take to start working?

2 minutes

300

What can you do to try to wake someone up who might be overdosing? 

Shake the person (shoulder), shout, sternum rub

300

Where do you put the Narcan?

Insert the tip into their nose
300

What might 911 want to know?

If the person is breathing, what you have tried, where you are
400

What are signs of someone leading up to overdose?

Slurred speech, drowsiness, non-responsive
400

What is one reason someone might try a substance?

Curiosity, stress relief, coping, mental health

400

How long do the effects of Narcan last?

30-90 minutes

400

What is the first concern for the overdosing person?

Airway - breathing

400
Does Narcan need to be 'primed' before use?

No, it is ready right out of the package

400

What is the 'Good Samaritan law'?

You are protected by calling 911 in an emergency situation to help someone overdosing

500

What is their breathing like?

Slow, shallow, maybe not at all

500

Combining opioids with other substances increases or decreases risk?

Increases! Especially benzos, antihistamines, and alcohol

500

Can you give more than one dose of Narcan?

Yes, but you should wait 2-3 minutes for a response

500

Fentanyl testing strips can tell you what?

If a substance has fentanyl in it (but not how much!)

500

How do you administer the Narcan?

Press the plunger down (firmly)

500

True or false: after calling 911, you can leave

False! (I mean, you can, but you shouldn't)
600

What do their eyes look like?

Small, pinpoint pupils
600

Who is at higher risk?

Traumatic events, family history, diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health issues

600

How much does Narcan cost?

Free! (through AHCCCS at Arizona pharmacies) - also available as an injectable

600

How do you do rescue breathing?

Tilt their head back, mouth-to-mouth with a tight seal, give two breaths

600

Can you give more than one dose of Narcan?

Yes! Wait 2-3 minutes between doses

600

What can you do while waiting for first responders?

Rescue breathing, administer Narcan

700

What are other visible signs?

Blue fingertips/lips (lighter skin tones), gray or ashen fingertips/lips (darker skin tones)

700

Fentanyl is ___ to ___ times more powerful than heroin and morphine.

50 to 100

700

How does Narcan work?

Reverses the overdose by binding to the same receptors in the brain, kicking out the opioid

700

What can you do beyond helping with breathing?

Narcan!

700

Where would you give injectable naloxone?

In the muscle of the shoulder or the thigh

700

What is the recovery position?

Hand supporting head, knee up to prevent rolling, used when they are breathing on their own

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