A Patient Has Been Admitted to an Addiction Detoxification Unit

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted to an addiction detoxification unit. The nurse has educated the patient about the medications that have been prescribed to help with withdrawal symptoms. Which statements by the patient indicate that further education is required?. Select all that apply.

• A) "Naltrexone is an antidepressant."
• B) "The Antabuse will help me with my cravings for heroin."
• C) "Chlordiazepoxide is also called Librium, and it can help with my anxiety."
• D) "The phenobarbital will help prevent seizures."
• E) "I need folic acid and other vitamin supplements because I haven't eaten well for so long."