A client taking an MAOI should be instructed to avoid which item? ...

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A client taking an MAOI should be instructed to avoid which item?
 
  1. Foods that contain tyramine and caffeine
  2. A diet that is high in fat
  3. Large amounts of water
  4. A diet that is high in salt

Question 2

The physician ordered an MAOI for a client with depression. The nurse expects which medication to be ordered?
 
  1. Citalopram (Celexa)
  2. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
  3. Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
  4. Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Foods that contain tyramine and caffeine should be avoided by a client taking an MAOI.
Rationale 2: A diet that is high in fat is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine.
Rationale 3: Large amounts of water is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine.
Rationale 4: A diet that is high in salt is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine.

Global Rationale: Foods that contain tyramine and caffeine should be avoided by a client taking an MAOI. A diet that is high in fat is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine. Large amounts of water is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine. A diet that is high in salt is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Citalopram (Celexa) is incorrect because this medication is an SSRI.
Rationale 2: Fluoxetine (Prozac) is incorrect because it is an SSRI.
Rationale 3: Tranylcypromine (Parnate) is an MAOI.
Rationale 4: Amitriptyline (Elavil) is incorrect because this medication is a tricyclic antidepressant.

Global Rationale: Tranylcypromine (Parnate) is an MAOI. Citalopram (Celexa) is incorrect because this medication is an SSRI. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is incorrect because it is an SSRI. Amitriptyline (Elavil) is incorrect because this medication is a tricyclic antidepressant.

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