RN Exam Practice
Physiological AdaptationQuestion 148 of 2368

Which finding should lead the nurse to suspect an opioid overdose?

  1. Dilated pupils with rapid, deep breathing
  2. Flushed skin with restlessness
  3. Tremors with sweating and yawning
  4. Pinpoint pupils with slow, shallow breathing
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Correct answer: Pinpoint pupils with slow, shallow breathing

Signs of overdose include unconsciousness, pinpoint pupils, slow shallow breathing, and blue or purple lips or nails.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Pain Management and the Opioid Crisis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026