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The nurse is caring for a client who is taking disulfiram (Antabuse) as aversion therapy to maintain sobriety. What is the correct dosage for this medication?
 
  A) 500 mg/day for 2 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 250 mg
  B) 750 mg/day for 4 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 250 mg
  C) 250 mg/day for 2 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 125 mg
  D) 500 mg/day for 4 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 250 mg
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A medication called disulfiram (Antabuse) is sometimes used as aversion therapy or adverse conditioning in the chronic alcoholic who is unable to maintain sobriety. It is used only if the client is preoccupied with alcohol or is craving alcohol and has had multiple failed treatments in the past. The relapse history often includes impulsive, unpremeditated use. Antabuse may also be court ordered. The oral loading dose is 500 mg/day for 2 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of about 250 mg.
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