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AEWBW

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on: Jul 19, 2018
When discussing methadone treatment with a client, the nurse teaches what?
 
  A) It decreases the severity of heroin withdrawal symptoms.
  B) The cure rate is extremely high.
  C) It takes 1 to 2 years to cure an opiate addict.
  D) It is a nonaddictive treatment.

Question 2

When conducting an adolescent drug awareness program, the nurse describes which of the following drugs as having the highest addiction potential?
 
  A) Marijuana and nicotine
  B) Cocaine and codeine
  C) Heroin and morphine
  D) Amphetamines and barbiturates


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

Ans: A
Methadone is a substitute for heroin, reducing the severity of heroin withdrawal symptoms. It does not cure heroin addiction, and it is an addictive drug.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Heroin and morphine have the highest addiction potential of the drugs listed here. It is important to educate adolescents regarding addictive potential of various types of drugs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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