A nurse is working with a patient who indicates that he wants to stop drinking alcohol
The patient asks, "What medications are available to reduce my cravings for alcohol?" The nurse un-derstands that which of the following medications reduce the craving for alcohol? a. Naltrexone (ReVia)
b. Diazepam (Valium)
c. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
d. Acamprosate (Campral)
A
Naltrexone (ReVia) reduces the craving for alcohol and block alcohol's reinforcing pleasurable effects.
Diazepam reduces alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Disulfiram is taken by alcoholics to help them refrain from drinking, because unpleasant effects result if alcohol is ingested.
Acamprosate is indicated for maintaining abstinence in patients with alcohol dependence after detoxification.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is providing care for an elderly client who has been discharged. The client is ordered to take atorvastatin (Lipitor) for the treatment of elevated cholesterol
What precautions should the nurse advise the client to report to the healthcare provider? A) shortness of breath B) muscle pain and weakness C) headaches D) bruising and excessive bleeding
The nurse is engaging in therapeutic communication with a client. This type of communication:
a. requires touching the client. b. requires special training to learn how to talk to clients. c. is purposeful and goal-directed. d. is often open-ended, vague, and without boundaries.
Which of the following has influenced an emphasis on primary care education in medical schools?
a. Changes in Medicare reimbursement methods recommended in 1992 b. Competition from nonphysicians desiring to meet primary care shortages c. The need for monopolistic control in the marketplace of primary outpatient care d. The recognition that nonphysicians have variable success providing primary care
Which of the following nursing assessments is most reflective of hypothermia?
a. Cyanotic lips, fingers, and toes b. Core body temperature of 35°C c. Bradycardia of 56 beats per minute d. Exposure to outdoor temperatures of < 0°C