A patient has been admitted to an addiction detoxification unit. The nurse has educated the patient about the medications that have been prescribed to help with withdrawal symptoms
Which statements by the patient indicate that further education is required? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Naltrexone is an antidepressant.".
2. "The Antabuse will help me with my cravings for heroin.".
3. "Chlordiazepoxide is also called Librium, and it can help with my anxiety.".
4. "The phenobarbital will help prevent seizures.".
5. "I need folic acid and other vitamin supplements because I haven't eaten well for so long.".
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Rationale 1: Naltrexone (ReVia) helps diminish cravings for alcohol and opiates. It is not an antidepressant.
Rationale 2: Antabuse is given to patients to stop the breakdown of alcohol within the body and make the consequences of drinking alcohol more severe. Methadone helps to block heroin cravings.
Rationale 3: Librium can be used to help with anxiety and prevent seizure activity.
Rationale 4: Phenobarbital can help prevent seizure activity.
Rationale 5: Vitamin supplements can help the patient with alcoholism, who has likely developed vitamin deficiencies.
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