The nurse is caring for a client who is detoxifying after an opioid overdose. The nurse anticipates that which drug will be given to substitute for the opioid?
a. Nalmefene (Revex)
b. Naltrexone (ReVia, Depade)
c. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
d. Buprenorphine (Subutex)
ANS: D
Buprenorphine (Subutex) is the only choice that can be used to substitute for the opioid.
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