NCLEX-RN Flashcards: Substance Use And Withdrawal Care

Study Substance Use And Withdrawal Care in NCLEX-RN with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which opioid use disorder medication is a full opioid agonist dispensed in regulated treatment programs?

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ANSWER

Methadone. It stabilizes patients by providing long-acting opioid effects in controlled environments to reduce illicit use.

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This deck focuses on Substance Use And Withdrawal Care, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for NCLEX-RN.

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A 50-year-old client admitted for surgery has a history of alcohol use disorder and last drank 36 hours ago. The client is confused, has severe tremors, and is pulling at intravenous lines; vital signs: temperature 38.1°C (100.6°F), heart rate 134/min, blood pressure 190/112 mm Hg, respiratory rate 28/min; mental status: disoriented with visual hallucinations; labs: potassium 3.0 mEq/L (normal 3.5–5.0). Which intervention should the nurse implement IMMEDIATELY?

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