Monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants are: a. used ...

[amal]

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants are:
 
  a. used first-line in the treatment of depression.
  b. reserved for patients who have not responded to SSRIs and TCAs.
  c. used in patients who have developed serotonergic syndrome.
  d. indicated for patients who have difficulty sleeping.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with head lice. The nurse practitioner orders malathion (Ovide) for treatment. What information should be provided to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Scalp irritation could occur.
  b. The drug has a bad odor.
  c. The lotion contains alcohol; use caution around fire.
  d. Significant drug interactions can occur.

[yeungji]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
The patient should be informed that scalp irritation occasionally occurs, and that the drug does smell bad. Malathion lotion has a high concentration of alcohol and thus presents a risk around fire.
No drug interactions have been reported with malathion.

[amal]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[elyse44]

Great answer, keep it coming