While Creating a Methadone Protocol for a Patient Rehabilitating from Heroin

question 21

Multiple Choice

While creating a methadone protocol for a patient rehabilitating from heroin addiction,the nurse explains that the patient will take methadone for what length of time?

• A)Daily for the rest of his life.
• B)Daily until stabilized,then gradually reduce the dose to zero.
• C)Weekly for at least 6 months,then decrease the dose to once a month.
• D)Monthly for 6 to 10 months,then decrease the dose to zero.

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Definitions:

Truth Table

A mathematical table used in logic to determine the truth value of logical expressions depending on the truth values of their components.

Hypothetical Syllogism (HS)

A form of logical argument where two conditional statements lead to a conclusion, following the pattern: If A, then B; If B, then C; Therefore, if A, then C.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A logical argument form where if a conditional statement ("if p then q") is accepted, and the antecedent (p) is shown to be true, then the consequent (q) must also be true.

Constructive Dilemma (CD)

A type of logical argument that presents two conditional statements and concludes that if one is true, then a specific outcome follows.