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vinney12

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on: Jul 22, 2018
When a nurse is teaching a client for whom Parnate, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, has been prescribed, which of these instructions is essential?
 
  a. Drink plenty of fluids.
  b. Get at least 8 hours of sleep daily.
  c. Do not take any medications unless they are prescribed by a health care provider.
  d. The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Question 2

The nurse caring for an expectant mother would monitor for which of the following that predisposes the mother for a risk of bleeding? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. decreased platelet level d. increased hematocrit level
  b. history of alcohol abuse e. taking NSAIDs
  c. a mother who is obese f. taking herbal medications


Edwyer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Potentially fatal hypertensive crisis can occur when taking this medication in combination with foods and other medications. Do not take any medications unless they are prescribed by a health care provider.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E, F
All the following predisposes the mother for a risk of bleeding: decreased platelet level, history of alcohol abuse, a mother who is obese, poor nutrition, taking NSAIDs or aspirin, taking herbal medications, and history of bleeding.


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