A client is admitted to a local health care facility for alcohol dependence. The nurse knows that the physician is most likely to prescribe which of the following drugs for the client?
A) Cisapride
B) Naproxen
C) Lincosamide
D) Naltrexone
Ans: D
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The nurse should administer naltrexone to the client who has alcohol dependence. It is also used to block the effects of suspected opioids if they are being used by the person undergoing treatment for alcohol dependence. Cisapride, naproxen, and lincosamide are not used to treat alcohol dependence.
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