A woman with a known heroin habit is admitted in early labor. Which drug is contrain-dicated with opiate-dependent patients?
a. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
b. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
c. Promethazine (Phenergan)
d. Nalbuphine (Nubain)
D
Nalbuphine may precipitate withdrawal if given to an opiate-dependent woman.
Diphenhydramine is commonly used to relieve pruritus from epidural narcotics.
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine with antiemetic effects.
Promethazine usually relieves nausea and vomiting.
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