Question

what statement made by the 36 - year - old patient leads the advanced practice nurse to believe that he/she has understood the teaching regarding metronidazole (flagyl)?
select one:
o a. i will contact my physician if i have a cold.
o b. i will not drink alcohol while i am taking this medication.
o c. i will avoid foods high in vitamin c.
o d. i will refrain from operating heavy machinery while i am taking this medication.

Explanation:

Metronidazole (Flagyl) has a disulfiram - like reaction when combined with alcohol. This means that patients should avoid alcohol while taking this medication. Option b shows that the patient understands this important instruction. Option a is about contacting the physician for a cold, which is not relevant to the key instruction about metronidazole. Option c is about avoiding vitamin C - rich foods, which is not a typical instruction for metronidazole. Option d is about operating machinery, and while some medications may cause drowsiness (not a common side - effect of metronidazole in terms of a major warning like the alcohol interaction), the alcohol - related instruction is more critical for metronidazole.

Answer:

b. I will not drink alcohol while I am taking this medication.