The primary care NP prescribes disulfiram to a patient who has stopped drinking but continues to have cravings for alcohol.The NP must counsel the patient to:

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Patients taking disulfiram who consume alcohol experience an uncomfortable and sometimes life-threatening reaction and may have these symptoms up to 14 days after disulfiram is given.A garlic taste is a minor side effect.Patients may take the drug for years but do not need to increase the dose because they can become more sensitive to its effects.

The Primary Care NP Prescribes Disulfiram to a Patient Who