You are caring for a patient in the withdrawal process. What medication do you expect the physician to order to make the withdrawal process easier?
A)Tetrahydrocannabinol
B)Naltrexone hydrochloride
C)Benzodiazepine
D)Amphetamines

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The physician would order benzodiazepines for the patient going through the withdrawal process. The patient going through withdrawal can be anxious and agitated. Withdrawal can also lead to elevated blood pressure, heart rate and even death in some cases if not treated. Giving benzodiazepines to the patient decreases the risk of this happening.

You Are Caring for a Patient in the Withdrawal Process