A patient with a history of opioid abuse will be discharged home with buprenorphine to help prevent relapse. Which product will the nurse anticipate the provider to order?
a. Buprenex
b. Suboxone
c. Subutex
d. Vivitrol
ANS: A
Buprenex is an agonist-antagonist opioid that can be used for detoxification and maintenance therapy because it has a low potential for abuse. Suboxone and Subutex have abuse potential. Vivitrol does not contain buprenorphine and does not prevent cravings.
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