An alcoholic patient comes to the ED after drinking a beer. He has complaints of severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Which of the following drugs would produce this kind of reaction in the patient?
1. Cephulac (Lactulose)
2. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
3. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
4. Glycerin (Colace)
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Disulfiram produces a severe sensitivity to alcohol that results in a very unpleasant reaction such as severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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