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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