NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

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

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ativan (lorazepam), a benzodiazepine, is used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms like seizures and agitation. Antabuse deters drinking, flumazenil reverses benzodiazepines, and methadone treats opioid withdrawal.

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