The nurse is providing patient education to a 26-year-old college student who is being treated for Trichomonas vaginalis with metronidazole [Flagyl]. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should not consume alcohol while tak-ing this medication."
b. "If I have dark urine, I should stop taking the drug."
c. "The drug is safe throughout pregnancy."
d. "Vertigo and headaches may occur and are signs of toxicity."
A
The patient should be advised to avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication, because it may cause a disulfiram-like reaction. Darkening of the urine may occur but does not warrant discontinuing the drug. The drug is mutagenic for fetuses and should be avoided before and/or during pregnancy. Vertigo and headaches are side effects but are not signs of toxicity.
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