Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.

Description should include

• availability and use of naloxone
• naloxone training (e.g., REVIVE! Links to an external site.)
• naloxone training agencies
• monitoring of concurrent prescriptions.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is naloxone?
• How much does naloxone cost with health insurance? How much does naloxone cost without health insurance?
• Who should receive naloxone training?

Teacher Resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions about Naloxone Links to an external site., Virginia Department of Health 
• How to prepare naloxone for administration Links to an external site. (video), Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services