A client plans to enter a treatment facility for alcohol abuse. The client asks the nurse whether there are medications that can decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms. According to the nurse, which drug is used for this purpose?
1. Marijuana
2. Methadone (Dolphine)
3. Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
4. Diazepam (Valium)
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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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