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jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Select the most appropriate outcome for a patient completing the fourth alcohol detoxification program in 1 year. Before discharge, the patient will

a. use rationalization in healthy ways.
b. state, I see the need for ongoing treatment.
c. identify constructive outlets for expression of anger.
d. develop a trusting relationship with one staff member.

Question 2

Which medication is the nurse most likely to see prescribed as part of the treatment plan for both a patient in an alcoholism treatment program and a patient in a program for the treatment of opioid addiction?

a. methadone (Dolophine)
b. bromocriptine (Parlodel)
c. disulfiram (Antabuse)
d. naltrexone (Revia)

DHRUVSHAH · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The answer refers to the need for ongoing treatment after detoxification and is the best goal related to controlling relapse. The scenario does not provide enough information to know whether anger has been identified as a problem. A trusting relationship, although desirable, would not help the patient maintain sobriety.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Naltrexone is useful for treating both opioid and alcohol addictions. As an opioid antagonist, it blocks the action of opioids; because it blocks the mechanism of reinforcement, it also reduces or eliminates alcohol craving.