NCLEX-PN Practice Q 84

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The nurse is caring for a client with detoxification from alcohol. Which medication is used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal?

  

     A. Antabuse (disulfiram)

     B. Romazicon (flumazenil)

     C. Dolophine (methadone)

     D. Librium (chlordiazepoxide)

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Librium (chlordiazepoxide)

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Option D: Benzodiazepines such as chlordiazepoxide are a classification of drugs that treat withdrawal symptoms. They work by enhancing the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter that blocks and decreases activity in the brain thus producing a relaxing effect.

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Option A: Antabuse is a medication used in aversive therapy to maintain sobriety. They produce uncomfortable side effects when combined with alcohol.

Option B: Romazicon is used for the treatment of benzodiazepine overdose. 

Option C: Dolophine is used for the treatment of opiate withdrawal.

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