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The nurse has completed health teaching about dietary restrictions for a client taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. The nurse will know that teaching has been effective by which of the following client statements?
 
  A) I'm glad I can eat pizza, since it's my favorite food.
  B) I must follow this diet or I will have severe vomiting.
  C) It will be difficult for me to avoid pepperoni.
  D) None of the foods that are restricted are part of my regular daily diet.

Question 2

A client with bipolar disorder is receiving divalproex sodium as part of the treatment plan. When monitoring the client's blood level for this drug, which level would alert the nurse to the need to change the dosage?
 
  A) 30 ng/mL
  B) 55 ng/mL
  C) 75 ng/mL
  D) 115 ng/mL



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Answer to Question 1

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Feedback: Pepperoni is one of the foods containing tyramine, so it must be avoided. Particular concern to this client is the potential life-threatening hypertensive crisis if the client ingests food that contains tyramine. Answers A, B, and D are inappropriate statements for effectively teaching the client receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

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