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Yi-Chen

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A client is prescribed phenelzine. Which of the following would the nurse instruct the client to avoid? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Blue cheese
  B) Pepperoni
  C) Apples
  D) Chocolate
  E) Celery

Question 2

A nurse understands that the antidepressant drug paroxetine (Paxil) can be used to treat which of the following medical conditions? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Enuresis
  B) Depressive episodes
  C) Anorexia
  D) Obsessive-compulsive disorders
  E) Bulimia nervosa


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

Ans: A, B, D
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A nurse educating a client starting phenelzine (Nardil) should educate the client to avoid foods containing tyramine (aged cheese, sour cream, yogurt, beef, chicken livers, pickled herring, fermented meat, undistilled alcoholic beverages, caffeinated beverages, chocolate, certain fruits and vegetables, yeast extract, and soy sauce) because the combination can result in a life-threatening hypertensive crisis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D, E
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Serotonin reuptake inhibitors like paroxetine (Paxil) are used in the treatment of depressive episodes, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and bulimia nervosa.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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