A patient is being treated for ethanol alcohol abuse in a rehabilitation center
The nurse will include which information when teaching him about disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy?
a. He should not smoke cigarettes while on this drug.
b. He needs to know about the common over-the-counter substances that contain alcohol.
c. This drug will cause the same effects as the alcohol did, without the euphoric effects.
d. Mouthwashes and cough medicines that contain alcohol are safe because they are used in small amounts.
ANS: B
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