Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
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Correct Answer:
Methadone
Rationale:
🟢 Opioid withdrawal management: Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and reduce opioid cravings in a controlled and medically supervised manner.
🟢 Prevents severe withdrawal: It helps stabilize the client by preventing acute withdrawal effects such as muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, and irritability.
🟢 Part of maintenance therapy: Methadone can also be used for long-term opioid dependence treatment under strict regulation.
🟢 Other options not appropriate:
Disulfiram is for alcohol dependence,
Risperidone is an antipsychotic for schizophrenia,
Lithium carbonate is for bipolar disorder.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4