An alcoholic patient comes to the emergency department after drinking a beer. He has complaints of severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Which drug would produce this kind of reaction in the patient?
a. Cephulac (Lactulose)
b. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
c. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
d. Glycerin (Colace)
ANS: C
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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