A Patient Is Being Treated for Ethanol Abuse

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is being treated for ethanol abuse.What important information should the nurse tell him about disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy?

• A)Do not smoke cigarettes while on this drug.
• B)Several common over-the-counter (OTC)substances contain alcohol.
• C)This drug will cause the same effects as the alcohol did without the euphoric effects.
• D)Any type of mouthwash or cough medicine can be used because they contain alcohol only in small amounts.

Learn about the diamond/water paradox and its relation to marginal value.

Grasp the effect of price changes on consumer decisions through the substitution and income effects.

Understand the importance of the price to utility ratio in consumer choice.

Learn the impact of changes in income on consumption patterns for normal and inferior goods.

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Definitions:

Calcium-Binding Protein

A type of protein that can bind calcium ions, playing crucial roles in cellular processes and signaling.

Phospholipase

An enzyme that hydrolyzes phospholipids into fatty acids and other lipophilic substances, playing key roles in cellular membranes' metabolism and signaling.

First Messenger

A signaling molecule that binds to a receptor at the surface of a cell, initiating a series of intracellular events that lead to a biological response.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous system that is involved in muscle activation, heart rate, and memory function.