The nurse explains that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) consists of abstinent alcoholics who help other alcoholics become and stay sober. What is the foundation of AA?

A. Weekly for at least 6 months, then decrease the dose to once a month: Methadone is typically administered daily, not weekly, to maintain stable blood levels and manage withdrawal symptoms effectively.
B. Daily until stabilized, then gradually reduce the dose to zero. Methadone is usually given daily to stabilize the patient. Once stabilized, the dose is gradually tapered off to prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce dependence.
C. Monthly for 6 to 10 months, then decrease the dose to zero. Methadone treatment requires daily dosing for effective management, not monthly.
D. Daily for the rest of his life. While some patients may require long-term maintenance on methadone, the goal is usually to taper off the dose gradually if possible.

A. "Usually in about 2 hours, but the effects will return in 2 to 3 days." The acute effects of amphetamines typically last longer than 2 hours, and there's no consistent return of effects after 2 to 3 days.
B. "She will snap out of it in a day or two." This response is not accurate and lacks sensitivity. The effects of an overdose need careful medical monitoring and do not simply "snap out."
C. "Usually in 8 to 10 hours." The acute effects of an amphetamine overdose generally subside within 8 to 10 hours, depending on the amount taken and individual metabolism.
D. "The manifestations may be permanent." While severe complications from an overdose can be long-lasting, the acute effects typically subside within hours, not permanently.