A client plans to enter a treatment facility for alcohol abuse. The client asks the nurse if there are medications that can decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms. The nurse knows which drug is used for this purpose?
1. Marijuana
2. Methadone (Dolphine)
3. Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
4. Diazepam (Valium)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Marijuana is an illegal substance.
Rationale 2: Methadone is used to treat opioid addiction.
Rationale 3: Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is used to help clients stop smoking.
Rationale 4: Diazepam (Valium) is used to treat alcohol abuse.
Global Rationale: Diazepam (Valium) is used to treat alcohol abuse. Marijuana is an illegal substance. Methadone is used to treat opioid addiction. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is used to help clients stop smoking.
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