A Patient Is Being Treated for Ethanol Alcohol Abuse in a Rehabilitation

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient is being treated for ethanol alcohol abuse in a rehabilitation center. The nurse will include which information when teaching him about disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy?

• A) He should not smoke cigarettes while on this drug.
• B) He needs to know about the common over-the-counter substances that contain alcohol.
• C) This drug will cause the same effects as the alcohol did, without the euphoric effects.
• D) Mouthwashes and cough medicines that contain alcohol are safe because they are used in small amounts.

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