Question

Which statement does the nurse include when teaching a patient about disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy? "Disulfiram (Antabuse) will cure your alcoholism if you take it as directed." "If you drink alcohol after taking disulfiram (Antabuse), your blood pressure will get very high." "You cannot drink alcohol for at least 3 or 4 days after taking disulfiram (Antabuse)." "If you miss a dose of disulfiram (Antabuse), double the dose the next time it is due."

Answer 1

Answer:

"You cannot drink alcohol for at least 3 or 4 days after taking disulfiram"

Explanation:

In order to use disulfiram in a correct way it is necessary that the patient does not drink alcohol during at least the next three to four days after consuming disulfiram.

Another point which is necessary to be taken into account is that this medication is a very important component of the treatment but does not cure alcoholism.