The Provider Prescribes Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen for a Patient's Postsurgical

question 23

Multiple Choice

The provider prescribes hydrocodone with acetaminophen for a patient's postsurgical pain. What instruction will the prescriber include regarding alcohol intake?

• A) "If you plan to drink alcohol, I will write an order for acetaminophen without hydrocodone for your pain."
• B) "I'd suggest that you substitute ibuprofen for pain on days when you plan to drink alcohol."
• C) "You should avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking the pain medication I've ordered."
• D) "You should limit your alcohol intake to no more than two servings of alcohol daily while on the pain medication."

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