Author Question: A client tells the nurse at the methadone clinic that he has a prescription for methadone 40 mg ... (Read 144 times)

hubes95

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
A client tells the nurse at the methadone clinic that he has a prescription for methadone 40 mg daily orally. The nurse recognizes that methadone maintenance can be used as an effective drug replacement for individuals addicted to:
 
  1. Opiates
  2. Amphetamines
  3. Barbiturates
  4. Hallucinogens

Question 2

When attempting to elicit an accurate substance abuse history, the nurse should:
 
  1. Progress from the most prohibited chemical of abuse to the most accepted
  2. Avoid asking the client the drug history and question the spouse later
  3. Progress from the most acceptable chemical of abuse to the most prohibited
  4. Wait for the client to be comfortable enough to self-disclose use



Pamela.irrgang@yahoo.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Methadone has been the treatment of choice for morphine and heroin addicts. (option 1)

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
The client is more likely to admit to acceptable chemicals, so those should be discussed first (op-tion 3). Bringing up the most prohibited chemicals will likely result in denial (option 1). The spouse should not be the sole source of information on substance abuse (option 2), and waiting for self-disclosure (option 4) may result in no information.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library