When designing a teaching plan for a patient taking disulfiram ...

[jazziefee]

When designing a teaching plan for a patient taking disulfiram (Antabuse), a nurse should include an explanation on the importance of avoiding certain over-the-counter substances.
 
  With the appropriate instruction, which substance could the patient identify as being safe to use? a. Antacids
  b. Mouthwash
  c. Cough syrups
  d. Cold medications

Question 2

To substantiate clinical practice the psychiatric nurse should place the greatest reliance on the _____ basis.
 
  a. traditional
  b. regulatory
  c. evidence
  d. philosophical/conceptual

[Beatricemm]

Answer to Question 1

A
Substances that may potentially contain alcohol must be avoided. The use of antacids would be safe.

Answer to Question 2

C
Evidence-based practice includes research findings, performance data, and consensus recommendations of recognized experts. Apart from situations requiring a regulatory basis, the best basis to substantiate clinical practice is the evidence of well-established research findings. Such evidence reflects verifiable, replicable facts and relationships that have been exposed to stringent scientific criteria.

[jazziefee]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[juliaf]

Excellent