A clinician prescribes clonidine (Catapres) for a patient withdrawing from opioids
When explaining the rationale for this drug choice, the nurse should inform the patient that which of the following effects is the role of clonidine (Catapres) in opioid withdrawal? a. Relieve symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
b. Stimulate autonomic activity.
c. Reduce somnolence and drowsiness.
d. Prevent opioid craving.
A
When administered to an individual physically dependent on opioids, clonidine can suppress some symptoms of abstinence. Clonidine is most effective against symptoms related to auto-nomic hyperactivity, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Clonidine does not stimulate autonomic activity. It is effective against symptoms of autonomic hyperactivity.
Clonidine does not reduce somnolence and drowsiness.
Clonidine does not prevent opioid craving.
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