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FButt

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A patient is admitted to the inpatient alcohol rehabilitation program. What medication will the patient most likely be prescribed to treat alcohol withdrawal syndromes?
 
  A) Clonidine (Catapres)
  B) Methyldopa (Aldomet)
  C) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
  D) Atenolol (Tenormin)

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A 17-year-old woman is prescribed isotretinoin (Accutane) for severe acne vulgaris. Which of the following is the most important intervention related to the administration of this medication?
 
  A) Effective contraception must accompany this medication.
  B) Administer the medication on an empty stomach to decrease discomfort.
  C) The tablets should be crushed if they are too large to swallow.
  D) Administer a vitamin A supplement daily to enhance effectiveness.


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pallen55

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Benzodiazepines antianxiety agents are the drugs of choice for treating alcohol withdrawal syndromes. Chlordiazepoxide is administered to patients for acute withdrawal syndrome. Clonidine is not a benzodiazepine and is not prescribed for acute alcohol syndrome. Methyldopa is not a benzodiazepine and is not prescribed for acute alcohol syndrome. Atenolol is not a benzodiazepine and is not prescribed for acute alcohol syndrome.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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