Question

scenario: a patient with alcohol use disorder is struggling with adherence to their medication regimen. question: which treatment option could potentially improve adherence? disulfiram. oral acamprosate. injectable naltrexone. oral naltrexone.

Explanation:

Injectable naltrexone is administered less frequently (e.g., monthly) compared to oral medications (which require daily or more frequent dosing). For a patient struggling with adherence to a medication regimen, a less frequent dosing schedule can reduce the burden of remembering to take medication daily, thus potentially improving adherence. Disulfiram, oral acamprosate, and oral naltrexone require more frequent dosing (daily or multiple times daily), which can be challenging for patients with adherence issues.

Answer:

Injectable naltrexone.