A nurse is screening a patient being admitted to the hospital. The patient reports being fired
for drinking at work. On further questioning, the patient reveals a history of daily alcohol
consumption of more than a six-pack of beer each day, regular morning drinking, and several
unsuccessful attempts to stop drinking. The nurse detects alcohol on the patient's breath. The
nurse will inform the provider of these findings and request an order for which medication?
a. Chlordiazepoxide [Librium]
b. Clonidine
c. Disulfiram [Antabuse]
d. Naltrexone [ReVia]