Question

A 21-year-old woman wants to get rid of her addiction to codeine. She mentions that she is 2 months pregnant and has been trying to quit her addiction since she found out about her pregnancy but has failed again and again. How should she be managed?

A. Administer lofexidine in out-patient
B. Administer clonidine in out-patient
C. Keep under observation and give naltrexone
D. Keep under observation and give buprenorphine
E. Keep under observation and give naltrexone + buprenorphine

Answer 1

A 21-year-old woman who is 2 months pregnant and wants to quit her codeine addiction should be managed with buprenorphine under observation.

Step-by-step explanation:

A 21-year-old woman who is 2 months pregnant and wants to get rid of her addiction to codeine should be managed with the option D. Keep under observation and give buprenorphine.

Codeine is an opioid drug with abuse potential, and quitting an addiction can be challenging. Buprenorphine is a medication used in the treatment of opioid addiction. It helps manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing euphoria or intense withdrawal symptoms.

Under the supervision of a healthcare professional, the woman can be observed and given buprenorphine to support her recovery from codeine addiction while considering the safety of her pregnancy.