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

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking naltrexone (ReVia) as part of the treatment for addiction to heroin.The nurse expects that naltrexone will have which 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 hypertension 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 drug effects are lost.

Understand the process and importance of self-monitoring in behavior modification.

Recognize the use of behaviorist methods in treating phobias and other psychological issues.

Acknowledge the criticism of behaviorism and its limitations.

Learn about the effectiveness of observation and modeling in learning new behaviors and modifying existing ones.

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Definitions:

Internal Clock

An innate mechanism within organisms that regulates biological rhythms and cycles, such as sleep-wake cycles.

Discomfort

A feeling of physical or mental unease, such as slight pain or distress.

Inefficiency

The lack of ability to achieve the desired output with minimum input or to utilize resources in the best possible manner.

Subjective Experience

An individual’s personal perception, feelings, or experience of the world around them, emphasizing the importance of personal interpretation of events.