Author Question: The standard of care for women who are dependent on heroin or other narcotics is ___________ ... (Read 57 times)

jace · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The standard of care for women who are dependent on heroin or other narcotics is ___________ maintenance treatment (MMT).

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Why is observation for 24 hours in an acute-care setting often appropriate for children?

a. Longer hospital stays are more costly.
b. Children become ill quickly and recover quickly.
c. Children feel less separation anxiety when hospitalized for 24 hours.
d. Families experience less disruption during short hospital stays.

vboyd24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

methadone
Methadone maintenance treatment should be offered as part of a comprehensive care
program that includes behavior therapy and support services. MMT has been shown to
decrease opioid and other drug abuse, decrease criminal activity, improve individual
functioning, and decrease the HIV rate.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A A child's state of wellness, rather than cost, determines the length of stay.
B Children become ill quickly and recover quickly; therefore they can require acute
care for a shorter period of time.
C Separation anxiety is primarily a factor of the stage of development, not the
length of hospital stay.
D Family disruption is a secondary outcome of a child's hospitalization; it does not
determine length of stay.