For Buprenorphine-Naloxone, a second repeat dose may be given after how many minutes if symptoms persist?

• A. After ten minutes
• B. After twenty minutes
• C. After thirty minutes
• D. Not repeatable

Answer: (A)

The key idea is the dosing interval for a repeat administration of buprenorphine-naloxone when symptoms persist. In this protocol, a second dose may be given after ten minutes, which provides enough time for the first dose to take effect and for you to assess the patient’s response, while still allowing prompt intervention if needed. Waiting longer, such as twenty or thirty minutes, would delay relief and ongoing assessment in a scenario where symptoms persist. Saying it isn’t repeatable contradicts the standing orders that permit another dose when indicated.