When metronidazole (Flagyl) is a component of the H. pylori treatment regimen, the patient must be instructed to do what?
a. Avoid any alcoholic beverages
b. Avoid foods containing tyramine
c. Take the drug on an empty stomach
d. Take the drug with food
ANS: A
The patient should be instructed to avoid alcoholic beverages, because a disulfiram-like reaction can occur if metronidazole is taken with alcohol. Nothing indicates that the patient should avoid foods containing tyramine. Metronidazole may be taken with or without food.
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