NCLEX-RN

Category - Pharmacological

A client is admitted due to opioid withdrawal. The nurse anticipates the administration of which medication?
  1. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
  2. Bromocriptine (Parlodel)q
  3. Naloxone (Narcan)
  4. Methadone
Explanation
Answer: D - Opioid withdrawal is sometimes treated by methadone tapering. Naloxone (Narcan) is used to treat opioid overdose, flumazenil (Romazicon) is given intravenously to treat central nervous system depressant intoxication, and bromocriptine (Parlodel) is used to treat central nervous system stimulant intoxication.
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