A patient who has been taking an opiate for 2 years is preparing to discontinue use of the medication. Which statement made by the patient, indicates no need for further teaching?
a. "I will discontinue the drug when I am ready."
b. "I will continue taking a very low dose for 3 to 6 months."
c. "I will taper the drug slowly over 7 to 10 days."
d. "I can switch to another opiate and then discontinue the medication."
ANS: C
To prevent withdrawal symptoms, the patient should taper the drugs over a 7-to-10-day period; no further teaching is required.
Long-term use of opiates requires a tapering of the drug to prevent withdrawal symptoms, and they cannot be stopped randomly; further teaching is required.
The drugs should be tapered over 7 to 10 days, not 3 to 6 months, especially if the patient no longer requires the medication; further teaching is required.
Switching to another opiate will not help taper the medication to promote discontinuation of the drug; further teaching is required.
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