A patient has been taking disulfiram
(Antabuse) as part of his rehabilitation therapy. However, this evening, he attended a party and drank half a beer. As a result, he became ill and his friends took him to the emergency department. The nurse will look for which adverse effects associated with acetaldehyde syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Euphoria
b. Severe vomiting
c. Diarrhea
d. Pulsating headache
e. Difficulty breathing
f. Sweating
ANS: B, D, E, F
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