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The client receives disulfiram (Antabuse) and asks the nurse what will happen if alcohol is consumed while taking this drug. What is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. It really depends on how much alcohol you drink.
  2. Headache and nausea or vomiting are the most common effects.
  3. There is a good chance you will become very euphoric.
  4. Most people experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts.

Question 2

The client will be receiving disulfiram (Antabuse) for 3 months. What is the priority teaching point at the time of discharge?
 
  1. Do not operate heavy machinery while taking this drug.
  2. It is very important to take this drug on an empty stomach.
  3. It is very important to take this drug with food.
  4. Do not drink any alcohol for 2 weeks after you stop this drug.


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kaillie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: It really depends on how much alcohol you drink is incorrect because euphoria, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts do not occur. These are not symptoms of an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood. Any amount of alcohol will result in symptoms because disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.
Rationale 2: Headache and nausea or vomiting are the most common effects. Disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, the enzyme that metabolizes alcohol. If alcohol is consumed while taking disulfiram (Antabuse), the client becomes violently ill within 5-10 minutes, with headache, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and other unpleasant symptoms. These symptoms are the result of an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood.
Rationale 3: There is a good chance you will become very euphoric is incorrect because euphoria, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts do not occur. These are not symptoms of an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood. Any amount of alcohol will result in symptoms because disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.
Rationale 4: Most people experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts is incorrect because euphoria, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts do not occur. These are not symptoms of an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood. Any amount of alcohol will result in symptoms because disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.

Global Rationale: Headache and nausea or vomiting are the most common effects. Disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, the enzyme that metabolizes alcohol. If alcohol is consumed while taking disulfiram (Antabuse), the client becomes violently ill within 510 minutes, with headache, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and other unpleasant symptoms. These symptoms are the result of an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood. It really depends on how much alcohol you drink is incorrect because euphoria, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts do not occur. These are not symptoms of an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood. Any amount of alcohol will result in symptoms because disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. There is a good chance you will become very euphoric is incorrect because euphoria, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts do not occur. These are not symptoms of an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood. Any amount of alcohol will result in symptoms because disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. Most people experience severe depression and suicidal thoughts is incorrect because euphoria, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts do not occur. These are not symptoms of an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood. Any amount of alcohol will result in symptoms because disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Do not operate heavy machinery while taking this drug is incorrect. Disulfiram (Antabuse) does not cause drowsiness or sedation and can be used when operating heavy machinery.
Rationale 2: It is very important to take this drug on an empty stomach is incorrect. Disulfiram (Antabuse) may be taken with or without food.
Rationale 3: It is very important to take this drug with food is incorrect. Disulfiram (Antabuse) may be taken with or without food.
Rationale 4: Do not drink any alcohol for two weeks after you stop this drug is a true statement and is the priority. Alcohol sensitivity continues for up to 2 weeks after disulfiram (Antabuse) has been discontinued.

Global Rationale: Do not drink any alcohol for two weeks after you stop this drug is a true statement and is the priority. Alcohol sensitivity continues for up to 2 weeks after disulfiram (Antabuse) has been discontinued. Do not operate heavy machinery while taking this drug is incorrect. Disulfiram (Antabuse) does not cause drowsiness or sedation and can be used when operating heavy machinery. It is very important to take this drug on an empty stomach is incorrect. Disulfiram (Antabuse) may be taken with or without food.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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