Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 937 of 2368
A client is prescribed disulfiram. Which statement shows the client understands the medication?
- This drug will block the effects of opioids in my brain
- This drug will make my cravings go away completely
- If I drink alcohol, I will become very drowsy and fall asleep
- If I drink alcohol, I will have palpitations, nausea, and flushing
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Correct answer: If I drink alcohol, I will have palpitations, nausea, and flushing
Disulfiram promotes abstinence by causing unpleasant effects when alcohol is ingested.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Maladaptive Coping Behaviors: Medications Used to Treat Substance Use Disorders. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026