A Patient Has Been Taking Naltrexone (ReVia) as Part of the Treatment

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking naltrexone (ReVia) as part of the treatment for addiction to heroin. The nurse expects that the naltrexone will have which therapeutic effect for this patient?

• A) Naltrexone prevents the cravings for opioid drugs.
• B) Naltrexone works as a safer substitute for the heroin until the patient completes withdrawal.
• C) The patient will experience flushing, sweating, and severe nausea if he takes heroin while on naltrexone.
• D) If opioid drugs are used while taking naltrexone, euphoria is not produced; thus, the opioid's desired effects are lost.

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