A client will be taking disulfiram (Antabuse) after discharge from an alcohol treatment program. Which of the following statements indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "Antabuse is safe to take with any over-the-counter cold medication."
B) "Antabuse will block my cravings for alcohol so I'll have less desire to drink."
C) "Drinking alcohol while taking Antabuse can cause dangerous symptoms."
D) "If I drink alcohol while taking Antabuse, it will make me vomit before the alcohol affects me."
C
Feedback: Drinking alcohol in any form while taking Antabuse causes a severe adverse reaction. Antabuse is not safe to take with OTC medications. It does not block craving for alcohol. Antabuse does not restrict the effect of alcohol on the body.
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