A client is receiving treatment for opioid addiction. Which medication does the nurse anticipate to be prescribed to help treat this addiction?
1. Propoxyphene (Darvon)
2. Fentanyl (Druagesic)
3. Methadone (Dolphine)
4. Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Propoxyphene (Darvon) is incorrect because this drug is an opioid.
Rationale 2: Fentanyl (Druagesic) is incorrect because this drug is an opioid.
Rationale 3: Methadone (Dolphine) is used to treat opioid addiction.
Rationale 4: Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is incorrect because this drug is an opioid.
Global Rationale: Methadone (Dolphine) is used to treat opioid addiction. Propoxyphene (Darvon), fentanyl (Druagesic), and hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are all incorrect because these drugs are opioids.
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