Which of the following factors would contraindicate the use of disulfiram (Antabuse) in the treatment of a client who has an alcohol use disorder?
A) The client has a demonstrated family history of alcoholism.
B) The client engages in binge drinking a few times a week rather than drinking consistently each day.
C) The client uses marijuana in addition to alcohol.
D) The client had six drinks a few hours ago.
Ans: D
Disulfiram (Antabuse) may not be administered to a client who is acutely intoxicated. A family history of alcoholism, marijuana use, and binge drinking do not preclude the use of the drug.
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