A patient undergoing alcohol rehabilitation decides to begin disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy. Patient teaching should include the need to: (select all that apply)
a. avoid aged cheeses.
b. avoid alcohol-based skin products.
c. read labels of all liquid medications.
d. wear sunscreen and avoid bright sunlight.
e. maintain an adequate dietary intake of sodium.
f. avoid breathing fumes of paints, stains, and stripping compounds.
ANS: B, C, F
The patient must avoid hidden sources of alcohol. Many liquid medications, such as cough syrups, contain small amounts of alcohol that could trigger an alcohol-disulfiram reaction. Using alcohol-based skin products such as aftershave or cologne, smelling alcohol-laden fumes, and eating foods prepared with wine, brandy, or beer may also trigger reactions. The other options do not relate to hidden sources of alcohol.
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