When teaching Mary, who has depression, about foods to avoid ...

[cagreen833]

When teaching Mary, who has depression, about foods to avoid while taking phenelzine (Nardil), which of the following would Audrey LPN include?
 
  A.
  Peanut butter
  B.
  Fresh fish
  C.
  Salami
  D.
  Soup

Question 2

Lynn, the LPN/LVN, is providing care for a patient diagnosed with depression. The patient is not responding to any of the medications ordered. The nurse foresees this patient may be a candidate for:
 
  A.
  Neuroleptic medication.
  B.
  Short-term seclusion.
  C.
  Psychosurgery.
  D.
  Electroconvulsive therapy.

[annierak]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Foods containing the amino acid tyramine should be avoided. MAOIs block the metabolism of tyramine, resulting in an increase of norepinephrine. Aged and processed meats are an example. A hypertensive crisis may occur.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Electroconvulsive therapy is an effective treatment for those experiencing severe depression that is not helped with medication.

[cagreen833]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[shewald78]

Excellent