Detox Detoxification Treatment 3

Question 1

Which setting is most appropriate for detoxifying a patient with severe withdrawal risk?

Accepted Answer

Inpatient medical facility

Answer

High-risk withdrawal requires inpatient monitoring for safety and rapid intervention.

Question 2

Methadone is used in detox primarily for dependence on which substance?

Accepted Answer

Opioids

Answer

Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist used to manage opioid dependence and withdrawal.

Question 3

What is a common symptom of opioid withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Muscle aches and sweating

Answer

Opioid withdrawal commonly causes muscle aches, sweating, nausea, and agitation.

Question 4

Which assessment tool is often used to score alcohol withdrawal severity?

Accepted Answer

CIWA-Ar

Answer

The CIWA-Ar scale quantifies alcohol withdrawal severity to guide medication dosing.

Question 5

Why must benzodiazepine detox be done gradually rather than abruptly?

Accepted Answer

Sudden cessation can trigger seizures

Answer

Abrupt benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause dangerous seizures, so tapering is essential.

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