A patient is being prescribed a cephalosporin for the treatment of a respiratory infection. Which of the following ingredients commonly found in over-the-counter products should the patient be instructed to avoid while taking this antibiotic?
a. Alcohol
b. Acetaminophen
c. Insulin
d. Pseudoephedrine
ANS: A
The patient should avoid products containing alcohol because this will cause a disulfiram-like re-action in the patient.
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