Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for disulfiram (Antabuse). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: "Do not use mouthwash while taking this medication." Disulfiram (Antabuse) interacts with alcohol, causing unpleasant effects like flushing, nausea, and vomiting. Mouthwash often contains alcohol, so using it can trigger these reactions. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because taking disulfiram with food, not crushing it, and avoiding grapefruit juice do not directly impact its effectiveness or interact with its mechanism of action. Therefore, the nurse should emphasize the importance of avoiding alcohol-containing products like mouthwash to prevent adverse reactions while taking disulfiram.