This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is transcribing an order for disulfiram on a patient in alcohol rehabilitation. When ... (Read 33 times)

justinmsk

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse is transcribing an order for disulfiram on a patient in alcohol rehabilitation. When planning the time of day to administer this medication the nurse will document that disulfiram be given
 
  a. before breakfast.
  b. with lunch.
  c. before dinner.
  d. at bedtime.

Question 2

Which patient assessment will the nurse expect to observe when a patient has ingested alcohol while on disulfiram (Antabuse)?
 
  a. Unconsciousness
  b. Hypertension
  c. GI bleeding
  d. Severe vomiting


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kalskdjl1212

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Disulfiram should be administered at bedtime to avoid the complications of sedative effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Severe vomiting occurs when alcohol is ingested while a patient is on disulfiram therapy. Disulfiram blocks the metabolism of acetaldehyde, a metabolite of alcohol. Elevated levels of acetaldehyde produce a reaction causing nausea, severe vomiting, sweating, throbbing headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and confusion. Disulfiram will not generally cause unconsciousness when alcohol is ingested with it, does not cause hypertension when taken in combination with alcohol, and does not cause GI bleeding.


justinmsk

  • Member
  • Posts: 524
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

DylanD1323

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

Did you know?

Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

The term wasp is typically defined as any insect of the order Hymenoptera and suborder Apocrita that The term wasp is typically defined as any insect of the order Hymenoptera and suborder Apocrita that
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
The approval of a new drug is a four-stage process: (1) preclinical investigation, (2) clinical inve The approval of a new drug is a four-stage process: (1) preclinical investigation, (2) clinical inve
Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm. Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm.
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair. Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.
Amyloid plaques (stained blue) in the brain of a deceased patient who had Alzheimer’s disease. Amyloid plaques (stained blue) in the brain of a deceased patient who had Alzheimer’s disease.
Video: Second Messengers in the Inositol-lipid Signaling Pathway

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library