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    Ati rn mental health proctored exam 2023

    A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Disulfiram is used as part of alcohol abstinence therapy and is not appropriate during acute alcohol withdrawal. It causes an adverse reaction when alcohol is consumed, but it does not help manage withdrawal symptoms. B. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety, agitation, and seizures. It helps prevent withdrawal complications such as delirium tremens. C. Buprenorphine is used for opioid withdrawal and maintenance therapy, not alcohol withdrawal. It would not be effective in managing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. D. Bupropion is an antidepressant and smoking cessation aid, but it is not used to treat alcohol withdrawal. It is not indicated in the acute management of alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

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