Which medication to maintain abstinence would most likely be prescribed for patients with either alcoholism or opioid addiction?
a. Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
b. Methadone (Dolophine)
c. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
d. Naltrexone (ReVia)
D
Naltrexone (ReVia) is useful for treating both opioid and alcohol addiction. An opioid antagonist blocks the action of opioids and the mechanism of reinforcement. It also reduces or eliminates alcohol craving.
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a. dental caries. b. aspiration. c. ear infections. d. colic.
Which of the following would be considered a mechanical defense mechanism?
A) Cast B) Coughing C) Clothing D) Sunscreen
A nurse whose father was an alcoholic is assigned to care for a client who is in alcohol withdrawal. The nurse's best therapeutic action would be to
a. request another assignment. b. deliver care in short intervals to avoid projecting negativity. c. examine personal vulnerabilities, strengths, and limitations. d. monitor the client's physical status closely.
Which statement is accurate regarding the physiological changes associated with heart failure?
1. Blood backs up into the lungs due to right ventricular hypertrophy. 2. The walls of the heart shrink, leading to lower cardiac output. 3. Cardiac remodeling occurs after prolonged ventricular hypertrophy. 4. Blood pressure increases, resulting in lowered afterload.