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The Nurse Is Transcribing an Order for Disulfiram on a Patient

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The nurse is transcribing an order for disulfiram on a patient in alcohol rehabilitation.When planning the time of day to administer this medication,the nurse will document that disulfiram be given:


Definitions:

Lactase

Lactase is an enzyme found in the small intestine that is responsible for the digestion of lactose, the sugar found in milk.

Carbohydrates

A macronutrient group consisting of sugars, starches, and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and milk products, essential for providing energy to the body.

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme that digests carbohydrates.

Pepsinogen

Substance that is secreted by the chief cells in the lining of the stomach and becomes pepsin in the presence of acid.

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