Which Medication to Maintain Abstinence Would Most Likely Be Prescribed

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which medication to maintain abstinence would most likely be prescribed for patients with an addiction to either alcohol or opioids?

• A) Bromocriptine
• B) Methadone
• C) Disulfiram
• D) Naltrexone

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Definitions:

Chronic Physiological Arousal

A condition of sustained heightened bodily response to stress or stimuli, leading to potential negative health impacts over time.

Allostatic Load

Physiological condition resulting from chronic arousal of the fight-or-flight response to stress.

Atherosclerosis

A disease characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque.

Allostasis

The process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis.