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@Brianna17

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is working with a patient who indicates that he wants to stop drinking alcohol. The patient asks, What medications are available to reduce my cravings for alcohol?
 
  The nurse understands that which of the following medications reduce the craving for alcohol?
  a. Naltrexone (ReVia)
  b. Diazepam (Valium)
  c. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  d. Acamprosate (Campral)

Question 2

A nurse is providing education on alcohol and would be correct to state that which of the following individuals should avoid alcohol? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Women trying to conceive
  b. People performing activities that require muscular coordination
  c. Those 21 years of age
  d. Individuals taking antihistamines and/or sedatives
  e. A man who consumes two alcoholic beverages a day


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owenfalvey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Naltrexone (ReVia) reduces the craving for alcohol and block alcohol's reinforcing pleasurable effects.
Diazepam reduces alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Disulfiram is taken by alcoholics to help them refrain from drinking, because unpleasant effects result if alcohol is ingested.
Acamprosate is indicated for maintaining abstinence in patients with alcohol dependence after detoxification.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Women trying to conceive should avoid alcoholic beverages, because the woman may be pregnant and not know it, risking harm to the fetus. Any activities that require muscular coordination and focus should be avoided when consuming alcohol. Individuals taking antihistamines or sedatives should avoid alcohol, because it may enhance the effects of the medications, increasing the risk to the patient.
People 21 years of age can legally consume alcohol; if they choose to do so, they drink in moderation.
A man who drinks two alcoholic beverages a day is considered a moderate drinker.


@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

coreycathey

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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