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A patient being treated for trichomoniasis receives a prescription for metronidazole. What instructions should she be given? Take this medication with food Do not take this medication if you are pr... egnant Take this medication on an empty stomach Alcohol should be avoided when taking this medication D. Metronidazole may be associated with a disulfiram reaction when mixed with alcohol. Advice that should be given to all patients who take metronidazole is to avoid alcohol entirely while this medication is being taken. Additionally, alcohol should be avoided for 24 hours after the last dose of medication. The disulfiram reaction is characterized by fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and headache. This reaction is called the “Antabuse” reaction. The risk of HIV transmission is increased: when other STDs are present. in females. when patients are aware of their HIV status. in patients with diabetes. A. There are several risk factors for HIV transmission. Viral load is likely the greatest risk factor. The presence of STDs increases the risk of HIV transmission. Specifically, the presence of chlamydia increases the risk of acquiring HIV by 5 times. Lack of circumcision increases the risk of transmission. [Show More]
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