A patient recovering from alcoholism has been taking disulfiram for a week. On a return visit to the clinic, the patient tells the nurse that he is experiencing flushing and warming of the face. What may be causing this reaction?
a. The patient may be allergic to the medication.
b. The patient may be putting too much salt in his diet.
c. The patient may still have alcohol in his system.
d. The patient may have no alcohol in his system.
ANS: C
There might be a disulfiram reaction present until alcohol is completely metabolized.
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