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    ATI RN Capstone Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2

    A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for alcohol withdrawal delirium.Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleNaloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse opioid overdose. It is not effective for managing alcohol withdrawal delirium, which requires different pharmacological interventions.Choice B rationaleBupropion is an atypical antidepressant used for smoking cessation and depression. It is not effective in treating alcohol withdrawal delirium and could exacerbate symptoms of withdrawal.Choice C rationaleMethadone is used for opioid dependence and chronic pain management. It does not address the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal delirium and may not be suitable in this context.Choice D rationaleChlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It helps prevent seizures and reduces the risk of delirium tremens by acting on the central nervous system to produce a calming effect.

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