The client is receiving methadone (Dolophine), a Schedule II drug
The client says to the nurse, "A pharmacist told me his pharmacy must register with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to give me this drug; will DEA agents be snooping around my house?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It is probably unlikely that Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents will be bothering you."
2. "No, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) restricts drugs that have a high potential for abuse."
3. "No. I think our system should be more like Europe; they have fewer controlled drugs."
4. "That's an interesting question. Are you worried about the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?"
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The Controlled Substance Act of 1970 restricts the use of drugs that have a high potential for abuse. Hospitals and pharmacies must register with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to obtain a specific registration number that will enable them to purchase controlled drugs. Telling the client that Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents will "probably" not bother him can lead the client to think DEA agents might bother him. Asking the client if he is worried about the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) puts him on the defensive and is non-therapeutic. By saying that our system should be more like Europe's, the nurse is introducing her beliefs and this is non-therapeutic; the client may not agree.
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