How should a pharmacist counsel a patient that is prescribed opioids and asks if they can take the pills with alcohol? A) it is ok to take with alcohol B) taking opioids with alcohol will cause insomnia C) avoid taking with alcohol because can cause increase drowsiness D) avoid taking with alcohol because this can cause a flushing reaction

How should a pharmacist counsel a patient that is prescribed opioids and asks if they can take the pills with alcohol? A) it is ok to take with alcohol B) taking opioids with alcohol will cause insomnia C) avoid taking with alcohol because can cause increase drowsiness D) avoid taking with alcohol because this can cause a flushing reaction

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter35: Calculation Of Medication Dosage And Medication Administration

Section: Chapter Questions

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