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A patient has been prescribed rasagiline, which is the newest irreversible MAO inhibitor used as an adjunct with levodopa (L-dopa).
 
  When educating this patient on this medication, which herbal supplement has the potential to produce hyperpyrexia and death with rasagiline?
  A) Feverfew
  B) Dextromethorphan
  C) Garlic
  D) St. John's Wort

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the emergency room suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. What symptom of withdrawal is the priority to prevent?
 
  A) Bradycardia
  B) Hypotension
  C) Seizures
  D) Gastrointestinal bleeding



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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