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.

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Definitions:

Glomerular Filtration Rate

The rate at which the kidneys filter blood, serving as a primary indicator of renal function.

Creatinine

A waste product produced by muscles from the breakdown of a compound called creatine, commonly measured to assess kidney function.

Urinary Protein

The presence of protein in the urine, which can be a sign of kidney damage or disease.

Acute Glomerulonephritis

A sudden onset of inflammation of the glomeruli, which are small structures in the kidneys that help filter waste and fluids from the blood.