Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 928 of 2368

A client in alcohol withdrawal has a high score on the CIWA-Ar. Which medication does the nurse expect to give?

  1. Disulfiram to deter alcohol use
  2. Naloxone to reverse an overdose
  3. A benzodiazepine such as lorazepam
  4. Acamprosate to reduce cravings
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Correct answer: A benzodiazepine such as lorazepam

Benzodiazepines treat agitation and help prevent seizures and delirium tremens. Doses are guided by the CIWA-Ar score.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Maladaptive Coping Behaviors: Treatment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026