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    Ati Pn Pharmacology 2020 Proctored Exam 2

    A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for chronic alcohol use disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to assist the client in maintaining abstinence by aversion therapy?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used for alcohol withdrawal symptoms, not aversion therapy. B. Atenolol is a beta-blocker that may be used to manage some withdrawal symptoms but is not primarily for aversion therapy. C. Carbamazepine may be used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms, not aversion therapy. D. Disulfiram is used in aversion therapy to create a negative reaction when alcohol is consumed, helping clients maintain abstinence.

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