The patient presents to the emergency department following ingestion of an entire bottle of alprazolam. Upon review of the patient’s chart, the patient has been taking alprazolam for 2 years. Vital signs are significant for an oxygen saturation of 84% on room air, respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute, a blood pressure of 88/64 mmHg, and a heart rate of 64 bpm. The nurse anticipates the provider to prescribe which of the following therapies?
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