Asked by Bryana Romero on Jul 27, 2024
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Which medication is the nurse most likely to see prescribed as part of the treatment plan for both a patient in an alcoholism treatment program and a patient in a program for the treatment of opioid addiction?
A) Methadone (Dolophine)
B) Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
C) Disulfiram (Antabuse)
D) Naltrexone (Revia)
Methadone
A medication used in the treatment of opioid dependence and as part of pain management due to its long-acting opioid effects.
Naltrexone
A medication used primarily in the management of alcohol dependence and opioid addiction, by blocking the euphoric effects of these substances.
Alcoholism Treatment
A range of approaches including medical, psychological, and social support methods to help individuals recover from alcohol dependence.
- Comprehend and predict the pharmacotherapy approaches for managing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and predict the pharmacotherapy approaches for managing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
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