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student77

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The nurse is caring for a client with opioid addiction. The client requires the reversal of respiratory depression and coma. The nurse anticipates that she will be treated with which medication?
 
  a. Methadone (Dolophine)
  b. Buprenorphine (Subutex)
  c. Naltrexone (ReVia, Depade)
  d. Naloxone (Narcan)

Question 2

Which client statement demonstrates the greatest readiness for smoking or alcohol cessation?
 
  a. I will cut down my smoking and drinking, but I won't stop completely.
  b. I don't know why everyone thinks my smoking and drinking are a problem.
  c. I need help in dealing with my addiction to smoking and drinking.
  d. I will quit when my smoking and drinking really affect my life.


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Sierray

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Naloxone (Narcan) is the only choice that can be used to reverse the symptoms of respiratory depression and coma resulting from opioid addiction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The correct option indicates the greatest readiness. The other options show a reluctance to recognize the problems imposed by the addiction.


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

sarah_brady415

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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