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berenicecastro

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The wife of a client who is taking tranylcypromine (Parnate) calls the clinic nurse. Which of the following reports by the wife should be considered in need of the MOST urgent attention?
 
  a. a fever of 99.8 degrees Fahrenheit
  b. blood pressure of 170/100
  c. diarrhea
  d. insomnia

Question 2

Which of the following foods should be considered safe to eat for a client taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors?
 
  a. smoked fish
  b. a ripe avocado
  c. fava beans
  d. cottage cheese



ecox1012

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Answer to Question 1

B
The most important information reported by the wife would be that the client's blood pressure is 170/100 . Parnate is an MAO inhibitor. Clients taking MAO inhibitors who consume substances containing tyramine typically experience a dangerous rise in blood pressure. This may result in stroke or other cardiovascular catastrophe.

Answer to Question 2

D
A client taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors should consider cottage cheese as a safe food. Foods to be avoided are those containing tyramine such as smoked fish, ripe avocados, and fava beans.



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