Antabuse (Disulfiram) May Be Useful in the Treatment of Alcoholism

question 50

Multiple Choice

Antabuse (disulfiram) may be useful in the treatment of alcoholism because it

• A)rapidly metabolizes alcohol into an inactive substance
• B)reduces the ability of the body to inactivate a metabolite of alcohol which can make the person nauseated and throw up
• C)decreases the activity of alcohol at it sites of action
• D)all of the above

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