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savannahhooper

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client has been treated with antidepressants for mild depression for 3 years.
 
  The client says her medication is no longer working, and she states that she has heard that MAO inhibitors are effective medications in treating depression. The nurse would respond based on the knowledge that:
  a. there are few side effects with this medication.
  b. this medication requires significant dietary restrictions.
  c. this medication is relatively ineffective for depression.
  d. this medication causes hypertensive crisis.

Question 2

Which beverage will the nurse instruct a client taking lithium (Eskalith) for treatment of bipolar disorder to avoid?
 
  a. Cola
  b. Grape juice
  c. Milk
  d. Orange juice


Jsherida

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
MAO inhibitors, when eaten with aged foods (such as some cheeses and wines) and foods with tyramine, can cause hypertensive crises.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The client should avoid caffeine products such as cola, because they can aggravate the manic phase of bipolar disorder.


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savannahhooper

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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