Naltrexone (ReVia) is prescribed for a patient with alcohol dependency. What information should the nurse provide to the patient? Select all that apply
a. "This medication is part of a total program to help you remain abstinent from alcohol."
b. "Do not use alcohol-containing products, such as aftershave lotion and mouthwash."
c. "Avoid foods that contain tyramine, such as aged cheeses and meats."
d. "This medication will help reduce the likelihood of a relapse."
e. "This medication will eliminate your desire for alcohol."
A, D
Naltrexone, like any drug for treatment of chemical dependence, is only part of a total treatment program. It will help decrease the pleasure associated with alcohol, but it will not eliminate the desire. It reduces craving, which in turn will help reduce the likelihood of relapses. The distracters relate to disulfiram and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
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