In discussing the rationale for using methadone to ease opioid withdrawal, the nurse would explain that it has which pharmacologic properties or characteristics?
a. Methadone can prevent abstinence syn-drome.
b. Methadone has a shorter duration of ac-tion than other opioids.
c. Methadone is a nonopioid agent.
d. Methadone lacks cross-tolerance with other opioids.
A
Methadone is used to ease opioid withdrawal and can prevent abstinence syndrome. Methadone does not have a shorter duration of action. Methadone is not a nonopioid agent. Methadone does not lack cross-tolerance with other opioids.
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