A Client Is Receiving Methadone (Which Is a Schedule II

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client is receiving methadone (which is a Schedule II drug) . The client says to the nurse,"A pharmacist told me the pharmacy must register with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to give me this drug; will DEA agents be snooping around my house?" What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "It is probably unlikely that Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents will be bothering you."
• B) "No, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) restricts drugs that have a high potential for abuse."
• C) "No. I think our system should be more like Europe; they have fewer controlled drugs."
• D) "That's an interesting question. Are you worried about the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?"

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