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lilldybug07

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Which term should a nurse use to describe the administration of a central nervous system (CNS) depressant during alcohol withdrawal?
 
  A. Antagonist therapy
  B. Deterrent therapy
  C. Codependency therapy
  D. Substitution therapy

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A lonely, depressed divorce has been self-medicating with cocaine for the past year. Which term should a nurse use to best describe this individual's situation?
 
  A. The individual is experiencing psychological addiction.
  B. The individual is experiencing physical addiction.
  C. The individual is experiencing substance addiction.
  D. The individual is experiencing social addiction.


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

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A CNS depressant such as Ativan is used during alcohol withdrawal as substitution therapy to prevent life-threatening symptoms that occur because of the rebound reaction of the central nervous system.

Answer to Question 2

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The nurse should use the term psychological addiction to best describe this client's situation. A client is considered to be psychologically addicted to a substance when there is an overwhelming desire to use a substance in order to produce pleasure or avoid discomfort.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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