The nurse is transcribing new orders written for a patient with a substance abuse history.Choose the medication ordered that has the greatest risk for abuse.
A) Lomotil
B) Diazepam
C) Phenobarbital
D) Lortab

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Lortab contains hydrocodone, an opioid drug, which has a high risk for abuse and addiction, particularly in patients with a history of substance abuse.

The Nurse Is Transcribing New Orders Written for a Patient