The nurse knows that the patient admitted for opioid addiction may benefit from which of the following treatment modalities? Select all that apply
A)
Prescription for dolophine (Methadone)
B)
Administration of a long-term pain reliever like duragesic (Fentanyl)
C)
Involvement in a self-help group like Opioid Anonymous (an offshoot of Alcoholics Anonymous)
D)
Intense exercise therapy under supervision of a body builder
E)
Administering beta-blocking medications to minimize agoraphobia symptoms
Ans:
A, C
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Methadone, used in opiate addictions, has the narcotic properties of addiction and sedation, but lacks the euphoric effects of heroin. Naltrexone is used in treatment of alcohol and opiate addictions and works by blocking the opioid receptors and euphoric effects. Fentanyl is a pain medication, and Benadryl is an antihistamine.
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