The nurse cautions the recovering alcoholic who is on disulfiram (Antabuse) should avoid even small exposure to alcohol. Which signs and symptoms are characteristic of a reaction of disulfi-ram (Antabuse) with alcohol? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chest pain
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Hypertension
d. Blurred vision
e. Blinding headache
A, B, D
Disulfiram (Antabuse) is a drug that causes unpleasant reactions if the patient decides to return to drinking anytime within 2 weeks after starting Antabuse. Even small quantities of alcohol that might be inhaled from shaving lotion could trigger serious reactions such as chest pain, nausea and vomiting, hypotension, weakness, blurred vision, and confusion.
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