ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 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?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Disulfiram. Disulfiram is used in aversion therapy for alcohol use disorder by causing unpleasant effects like nausea, vomiting, and flushing when alcohol is consumed. This helps deter the client from drinking. Carbamazepine (
A) is used for seizures, mood disorders, and neuropathic pain, not specifically for aversion therapy. Atenolol (
C) is a beta-blocker used for hypertension and not for aversion therapy. Lorazepam (
D) is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and not for aversion therapy.
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