NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – September 28, 2022

September 28, 2022

Disulfiram has been prescribed for a client, and the nurse reinforces instructions to the client about the medication. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

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Correct! The answer is number 3

Rationale:

Answer: 3

Rationale: Clients who are taking disulfiram must be taught that substances that contain alcohol can trigger an adverse reaction. Sources of hidden alcohol include foods (soups, sauces, and vinegars), medicine (cold medicine), mouthwashes, and skin preparations (alcohol rubs and aftershave lotions).

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning
Content Area: Pharmacology: Psychotherapeutics: Alcohol Deterrents
Health Problem: Mental Health: Addictions

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition