The nurse is providing patient education to a 26-year-old female college student who is being treated for Trichomonas vaginalis with metronidazole (Flagyl). What information provided by the nurse would be most important?
a. "The drug is safe throughout pregnancy."
b. "The drug can cause a headache."
c. "You should not use of any form of alcohol while taking this medication."
d. "Drinking alcohol in moderation should not cause any problem."
ANS: C
The patient should be advised to avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause a disulfiram-like reaction.
The drug is mutagenic for fetuses and should be avoided prior to and/or during pregnancy.
The drug can cause headaches, however, that is not the most important education that nurse can provide.
All alcohol should be avoided.
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