NR 547 Week 8

prescribe the proper medication: Methadone Buprenorphine Buprenorphine plus naloxone (Suboxone) Naltrexone - Methadone Methadone is a full μ-receptor agonist with a long half-life, which can prevent withdrawal symptoms for 24 hours and provide steady control of cravings throughout the day. It is only administered in methadone federally regulated opioid treatment programs (OTP). Methadone clinics incorporate psychosocial interventions and require daily attendance for the first several months, so this is a good option for a client that has the flexibility to attend daily meetings. Use of methadone in MAT for opioid use disorder helps extend client survival. When patients stop methadone, they have a high likelihood of relapsing, even 10 years after starting treatment. Antoine is a 34-year-old who has been abusing prescription oxycodone. He is employed but is on probation at work for increased absenteeism. He desires MAT but is concerned about his roommates stealing his medication to get high. prescribe the proper medication: Methadone Buprenorphine Buprenorphine plus naloxone (Suboxone) Naltrexone - Buprenorphine plus naloxone (Suboxone) In combination with naloxone (Suboxone): naloxone is a mu opioid receptor antagonist and can therefore block the effects of buprenorphine; however, because