Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 938 of 2368

Which medication is the first-line treatment for a client undergoing medically supervised opioid withdrawal?

  1. Buprenorphine
  2. Disulfiram
  3. Acamprosate
  4. Thiamine
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Correct answer: Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine is first-line. The dose is tapered after withdrawal symptoms have been controlled for 24 hours.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026