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These are signs of opioid intoxication or overdose, not withdrawal.

These are also signs of opioid intoxication or overdose, not withdrawal.

These are signs of stimulant abuse or withdrawal, not opioid withdrawal.

Green tea does not interact with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines.

Vitamin C does not interact with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines.

Calcium supplements do not interact with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines.

The nurse should not advise the client to stop taking a prescribed medication without consulting with the provider. Abrupt cessation of amphetamine can cause withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and irritability.

While amphetamine has a high potential for abuse and dependence, these symptoms do not necessarily indicate that the client is abusing the medication. The nurse should assess the client for other signs of substance abuse such as increased tolerance, craving, loss of control, and impaired functioning.

While increasing fluid and food intake may help with dehydration and malnutrition caused by amphetamine use, this does not address the underlying problem of adverse effects from the medication.

Levothyroxine and other thyroid hormones do not interact with lithium.

Omeprazole and other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) do not interact with lithium.

Metformin and other antidiabetic drugs do not interact with lithium.

This is incorrect as the effects of disulfiram can last for up to two weeks after the last dose. The client should abstain from alcohol completely while taking disulfiram and for at least 14 days after stopping the medication.

This is incorrect as the reaction caused by disulfiram and alcohol is unpleasant and aversive, not euphoric. The purpose of disulfiram is to deter the client from drinking alcohol by creating a negative association.

This is incorrect as disulfiram is not a cure for alcohol use disorder, but a tool to help the client maintain sobriety. The client should continue taking disulfiram as prescribed by the provider and participate in other forms of treatment such as counseling, support groups, and relapse prevention.

Naloxone is an antidote for opioid overdose that works by displacing opioids from their receptors in the brain. It has no effect on benzodiazepines or their receptors.

Activated charcoal is a substance that binds to drugs or toxins in the gastrointestinal tract and prevents their absorption into the bloodstream. It may be useful for some cases of drug overdose, but it is not effective for benzodiazepines as they are rapidly absorbed and distributed in the body.

Acetylcysteine is an antidote for acetaminophen overdose that works by replenishing glutathione, a substance that helps detoxify acetaminophen in the liver. It has no effect on benzodiazepines or their metabolism.

These are common side effects of opioids and do not necessarily indicate abuse.

These are also common side effects of opioids and can be managed with antiemetics.

These are also common side effects of opioids and do not necessarily indicate abuse.

These are signs of depressant intoxication and indicate that the client is taking sedatives, opioids, or alcohol.

hese are signs of depressant intoxication and indicate that the client is taking sedatives, opioids, or alcohol.

These are signs of depressant intoxication and indicate that the client is taking sedatives, opioids, or alcohol.

This can worsen the client's dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms.

This can cause severe withdrawal symptoms such as seizures, delirium, or death.

While these therapies can be helpful for anxiety management, they are not a substitute for medication therapy for clients who have been prescribed benzodiazepines.