WG has made it through withdrawal without complications thanks to an appropriate
WG has made it through withdrawal without complications thanks to an appropriate management regimen. She would like to consider pharmacological treatment to maintain abstinence. Repeat Labs: Her LFTs have normalized now that she has been alcohol-free for the past week. Past Treatment: She reports taking disulfiram during previous rehabilitation attempts but was unsuccessful, most likely because of adherence issues. Her medical chart indicates she has great insurance so prescription copayments shouldn’t be a problem.
• What abstinence medication would be most appropriate for WG? (Do not give vague or generalized treatment plans; choose a treatment and explain why you chose it instead of any other options)
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