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Tazate

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An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department. It is suspected the patient overdosed on heroin. What drug can the nurse anticipate will be administered?
 
  a. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  b. Naltrexone (Revia)
  c. Methadone (Methadose)
  d. Acamprosate (Campral)

Question 2

A client has an anxiety disorder. Which medication should a nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client's anxiety?
 
  A) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
  B) Clozapine (Clozaril)
  C) Diazepam (Valium)
  D) Methylphenidate (Ritalin)


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mammy1697

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist. It will reverse CNS depression caused by opiates. Nalmefene is a newer opiate antagonist that may be ordered in lieu of naltrexone.

Answer to Question 2

C


Tazate

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

Sarahjh

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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