ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for chronic alcohol use disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to assist the client in maintaining abstinence by aversion therapy?
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Rationale: The correct answer is C: Disulfiram. Disulfiram is an aversion therapy medication used to support clients with alcohol use disorder by causing unpleasant effects, such as nausea and vomiting, if alcohol is consumed. This helps reinforce abstinence. A: Atenolol is a beta-blocker and is not used for aversion therapy. B: Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and is not for aversion therapy. D: Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant used for seizures and mood disorders, not for aversion therapy.
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