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Title: A nurse is working with a patient who indicates that he wants to stop drinking alcohol. The ... Post by: jayqueen on Jan 24, 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 un-derstands that which of the following medications reduce the craving for alcohol? a. Naltrexone (ReVia) b. Diazepam (Valium) c. Disulfiram (Antabuse) d. Acamprosate (Campral) Title: A nurse is working with a patient who indicates that he wants to stop drinking alcohol. The ... Post by: jilt on Jan 24, 2018 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. Title: A nurse is working with a patient who indicates that he wants to stop drinking alcohol. The ... Post by: jayqueen on Jan 24, 2018 Easily the best answer, ty
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