This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient with Parkinson's disease is being treated with selegiline (Eldepryl). This medication ... (Read 40 times)

neverstopbelieb

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient with Parkinson's disease is being treated with selegiline (Eldepryl). This medication inhibits the metabolism of dopamine by monoamine oxidase. Which of the following foods should the patient be instructed to avoid?
 
  A) Cheddar cheese and Polish sausage
  B) Ham and rye bread
  C) Roast beef and ginger
  D) Whipped cream and pumpkin pie

Question 2

A patient is being treated for bipolar disorder with lithium carbonate (Eskalith). He also suffers from congestive heart failure and hypertension. The patient has an increased fluid volume and difficulty breathing.
 
  What laboratory value will be increased and effect the action of the patient's lithium carbonate?
  A) Increased lithium level
  B) Increased sodium level
  C) Increased potassium level
  D) Increased white blood cell count


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

shewald78

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


neverstopbelieb

  • Member
  • Posts: 534
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

nothere

  • Member
  • Posts: 324
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Pigmented bands in nail of patient with dark skin Pigmented bands in nail of patient with dark skin
Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment
Empathy draws a more positive response from the patient because it is based on the willingness of th Empathy draws a more positive response from the patient because it is based on the willingness of th
Withdrawing Medication from Single-Dose or Multiple-Dose Vials Withdrawing Medication from Single-Dose or Multiple-Dose Vials
Mechanism of action of anti-parkinson drugs. (a) Levodopa therapy increases dopamine production; (b) ... Mechanism of action of anti-parkinson drugs. (a) Levodopa therapy increases dopamine production; (b) ...
Video: Passive Smoke Exposure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library