In discussing the rationale for using methadone to ease opioid withdrawal, the nurse would explain that it has which of the following pharmacological properties or characteristics?
a. Methadone has a shorter duration of action than other opioids.
b. Methadone is a nonopioid agent.
c. Methadone can prevent abstinence syndrome.
d. Methadone lacks cross-tolerance with other opioids.
ANS: C
Methadone is used to ease opioid withdrawal and can prevent abstinence syndrome.
Methadone does not have a shorter duration of action.
Methadone is not a nonopioid agent.
Methadone does not lack cross-tolerance with other opioids.
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