A client is being treated for ethanol alcohol abuse in a rehabilitation center. The nurse will include which information when teaching him about disulfiram therapy?

Mouthwashes and cough medicines that contain alcohol are safe because they are used in small amounts.

This drug will cause the same effects as the alcohol did, without the euphoric effects.

This drug is safe to take with warfarin.

He needs to know about the common over-the-counter substances that contain alcohol.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Disulfiram blocks the metabolism of alcohol leading to unpleasant effects such as flushing, apprehension, headache, nausea and vomiting
A. Alcohol containing substances will cause the unpleasant effect when consumed
B. Disulfiram prevent metabolism of alcohol and hence has no similar effects to alcohol
C. When taken with warfarin, it increases the risk of bleeding

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Ondasetron can cause headache and dizziness

B, C and D Ondasetron is an antiemetic with no anticholinergic or sedation effects

A. A client who is about to have surgery B. A client who has suddenly developed symptomatic tachycardia with a heart rate of 180 beats/min C. A client newly diagnosed with myasthenia gravis D. A client who has suddenly developed symptomatic bradycardia with a heart rate of 32 beats/min E. A client with severe narrow-angle glaucoma

Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

Explanation

A. Atropine sulfate reduce the production of bronchial secretions leading to easy intubation. This reduction in airway secretion ensures smooth intubation
D. Atropine is an anticholinergic that binds on to the muscarinic receptors on the heart to produce block the parasympathetic impulses. This mechanism is used to manage bradycardia
B. Tachycardia is managed through vagal maneuvers if stable and cardioversion or antiarrhythmics
C. Myasthenia gravis is managed using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
E. Cholinergic agonists are used in narrow angle glaucoma

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