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neverstopbelieb

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A patient with Parkinson's disease is being treated with selegiline (Eldepryl). This medication inhibits the metabolism of dopamine by monoamine oxidase. Which of the following foods should the patient be instructed to avoid?
 
  A) Cheddar cheese and Polish sausage
  B) Ham and rye bread
  C) Roast beef and ginger
  D) Whipped cream and pumpkin pie

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A patient is being treated for bipolar disorder with lithium carbonate (Eskalith). He also suffers from congestive heart failure and hypertension. The patient has an increased fluid volume and difficulty breathing.
 
  What laboratory value will be increased and effect the action of the patient's lithium carbonate?
  A) Increased lithium level
  B) Increased sodium level
  C) Increased potassium level
  D) Increased white blood cell count


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shewald78

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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