A Patient Who Has Undergone Treatment for Alcoholism Several Times

A patient who has undergone treatment for alcoholism several times, with relapse occurring shortly after each treatment, has just completed detoxification. The patient requests a medication to help maintain abstinence. Which drug will the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

A) Acamprosate [Campral]
B) Chlordiazepoxide [Librium]
C) Disulfiram [Antabuse]
D) Naltrexone [ReVia]

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