A patient presents to the clinic at 0900 with an unsteady gait and slurred speech. During the health history, the patient admits to consuming a case of beer every day for 7 years but denies being an alcoholic
Which of the following medications that the patient is taking would concern the nurse the most?
a. Antacids daily
b. Antihistamines daily
c. Acetaminophen daily
d. Stool softener daily
ANS: C
Chronic use of alcohol may lead to cirrhosis; concurrent use of acetaminophen is contraindicated, because taking more than 4 g a day may lead to hepatotoxicity, and the liver may already be compromised.
Antacids, antihistamines, and stool softeners are not contraindicated with chronic alcohol use.
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