What should a nurse caution a patient taking Flagyl for Trichomonas to do?
a. Double the dose if any doses are missed.
b. Report dark urine.
c. Take the drug on an empty stomach.
d. Abstain from alcohol while taking the drug.
D
The use of alcohol while taking Flagyl has serious side effects. Dark urine is expected, doses should not be doubled, and the drug should be taken with a full glass of water.
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