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bobthebuilder

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A nurse is providing education to a client regarding ways to prevent esophageal irritation from medication. Which statement by the client would indicate a need for further education?
 
  A) I will sit up in my chair for at least 30 minutes after taking my pills.
  B) I will crush my pills to make it easier to swallow.
  C) I will take several sips of water before taking my pills.
  D) I will drink at least 8 ounces of water with each pill.

Question 2

An older patient is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medication. Which meal choice indicates that the patient needs further education regarding this medication?
 
  1. Pepperoni pizza and diet soda
  2. Baked chicken, green beans, and cherry pie
  3. Fried chicken, creamed corn, and French fries
  4. Chicken salad on a croissant, carrot sticks, and fresh fruit


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Ptupou85

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Because these drugs inhibit the metabolism of norepinephrine, hypertensive crisis can occur if they are administered with other drugs or food that raise blood pressure such as anticholinergics, stimulants, and foods containing tyramine including red wine, cheese, beer, bologna, pepperoni, liver, raisins, and bananas.


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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