Question

question 74
1 pts
scenario: a patient is diagnosed with opioid use disorder and is being considered for medication - assisted treatment (mat).
question: which medication is considered first - line according to american society of addiction medicine guidelines?
methadone.
buprenorphine/naloxone.
naltrexone.
clonidine.

Explanation:

According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines for opioid use disorder (OUD) and medication - assisted treatment (MAT), buprenorphine/naloxone is considered a first - line medication. Methadone is also used but has more regulatory requirements (like being dispensed in specialized clinics in many cases), naltrexone is an option but not first - line in the same way as buprenorphine/naloxone, and clonidine is used for withdrawal symptoms management rather than as a first - line MAT for OUD.

Answer:

B. Buprenorphine/naloxone