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Methadone is classified as a long acting mu antagonist.
Methadone is classified as a long acting mu antagonist.
False
Methadone can be administered through unregistered narcotic treatment programs.
Methadone can be administered through unregistered narcotic treatment programs.
False
Illicit opiate use tends to increase with increasing doses of methadone.
Illicit opiate use tends to increase with increasing doses of methadone.
False
The duration of action for methadone is between 12 to 24 hours.
The duration of action for methadone is between 12 to 24 hours.
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Pentazocine is a medication that can decrease methadone concentrations.
Pentazocine is a medication that can decrease methadone concentrations.
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Pharmacotherapy should be avoided in pregnant opioid addicts due to possible adverse effects.
Pharmacotherapy should be avoided in pregnant opioid addicts due to possible adverse effects.
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Patients able to adhere to medication use are considered good candidates for pharmacotherapy.
Patients able to adhere to medication use are considered good candidates for pharmacotherapy.
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Pharmacotherapy is a sufficient treatment method on its own for substance use disorders.
Pharmacotherapy is a sufficient treatment method on its own for substance use disorders.
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Cocaine is one of the substances that pharmacotherapy is available for.
Cocaine is one of the substances that pharmacotherapy is available for.
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The two phases of alcohol dependence include acute alcohol withdrawal and maintenance phase.
The two phases of alcohol dependence include acute alcohol withdrawal and maintenance phase.
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Benzodiazepines have a very high potential for abuse and are not suitable for treating alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Benzodiazepines have a very high potential for abuse and are not suitable for treating alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
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Acamprosate helps stabilize the chemical balance in the brain disrupted by alcohol withdrawal.
Acamprosate helps stabilize the chemical balance in the brain disrupted by alcohol withdrawal.
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Methadone therapy is appropriate for individuals over 21 years old only.
Methadone therapy is appropriate for individuals over 21 years old only.
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Agonist therapy involves using a long-acting medication that is different from the abused drug.
Agonist therapy involves using a long-acting medication that is different from the abused drug.
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The mechanism of action for Acamprosate is well understood and clearly defined.
The mechanism of action for Acamprosate is well understood and clearly defined.
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Disulfiram works by blocking alcohol metabolism, which leads to an increase in blood acetaldehyde levels.
Disulfiram works by blocking alcohol metabolism, which leads to an increase in blood acetaldehyde levels.
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Naltrexone is contraindicated for patients who have a history of opioid dependence or withdrawal.
Naltrexone is contraindicated for patients who have a history of opioid dependence or withdrawal.
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The clinical dose of Disulfiram varies between 100 and 400 mg per day.
The clinical dose of Disulfiram varies between 100 and 400 mg per day.
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Naltrexone is an agonist of the mu opioid receptor, increasing the reinforcing effects of alcohol.
Naltrexone is an agonist of the mu opioid receptor, increasing the reinforcing effects of alcohol.
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Patients taking Naltrexone should be monitored for liver function at least once a month for the first three months of treatment.
Patients taking Naltrexone should be monitored for liver function at least once a month for the first three months of treatment.
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