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tfester

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The nurse is teaching a patient about foods to avoid when taking isocarboxazid (Marplan). Which foods will the nurse instruct the patient to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Bananas
  b. Bread
  c. Eggs
  d. Red wine
  e. Sausage
  f. Yogurt

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient who is taking lithium (Lithibid) and notes a large output of clear, dilute urine. The nurse suspects which cause for this finding?
 
  a. Cardiovascular complications
  b. Expected lithium side effects
  c. Increased mania
  d. Lithium toxicity


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

ANS: A, D, E, F
Aged cheeses and wines are the chief foods that are prohibited. Any food containing tyramine, which has sympathomimetic effects, can cause a hypertensive crisis. This includes bananas, sausage, and yogurt.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An increased output of dilute urine is a sign of lithium toxicity.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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