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Haya94

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Clients using a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor should avoid the use of:
 
  a. oral decongestants. c. aspirin.
  b. multivitamin products. d. laxatives.

Question 2

A client is prescribed alprazolam 0.5 mg by mouth three times a day. The pharmacy sends 250 mcg tablets. The client should take how many tablets per dose?
 
  a. one tablet c. 2 tablets
  b. 1/2 tablet d. 1 1/2 tablets


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jlaineee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: These can increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
B Incorrect: These are not contraindicated with MAO inhibitor use.
C Incorrect: These are not contraindicated with MAO inhibitor use.
D Incorrect: These are not contraindicated with MAO inhibitor use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This equals 0.25 mg.
B Incorrect: This equals 0.125 mg.
C Correct: 250 mcg = 0.25 mg. Divide 0.5 mg by 0.25 mg = 2 tablets.
D Incorrect: This equals 0.375 mg.


Haya94

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Gracias!

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