Naltrexone ( ReVia ) is prescribed for a patient with alcohol dependency. What information should the nurse provide to the patient? Select all that apply.

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Naltrexone, like any drug for treatment of chemical dependence, is only part of a total treatment program. It will help decrease the pleasure associated with alcohol, but it will not eliminate the desire. It reduces craving, which in turn will help reduce the likelihood of relapses. The distracters relate to disulfiram and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Naltrexone ( ReVia ) Is Prescribed for a Patient with Alcohol