Which Term Should a Nurse Use to Describe the Administration

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which term should a nurse use to describe the administration of a central nervous system (CNS) depressant to a client with alcohol withdrawal?

• A) Antagonist treatment
• B) Deterrent therapy
• C) Codependency therapy
• D) Medication-assisted treatment

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Definitions:

Menopause

Cessation of menstruation.

Estrogen

A group of hormones predominantly responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.

Menstrual Period

The phase in a woman's menstrual cycle involving the shedding of the uterine lining, resulting in bleeding from the vagina.

Postformal Thought Process

A stage of cognitive development in adulthood characterized by the ability to understand complex concepts, tolerate ambiguity, and recognize that solutions to problems may be relative.