A patient is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor for depression. In planning care for this patient, the nurse knows that a hypertensive crisis may be possible and plans on having what drug on hand as an antidote?

Meperidine (Demerol)

Calcium channel blockers

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Dextromethorphan

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Meperidine is contraindicated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and can lead to serotonin syndrome rather than being an antidote for hypertensive crisis.

B. Calcium channel blockers, such as nifedipine, are commonly used as antidotes for hypertensive crisis associated with MAOI use.

C. Carbamazepine is not indicated for the treatment of hypertensive crisis associated with MAOI use.

D. Dextromethorphan is contraindicated with MAOIs due to the risk of serotonin syndrome.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Explanation:

A. There is no evidence in the scenario to suggest that Ms. Garcia developed unstable angina.

B. Exposure to light, particularly sunlight, can degrade nitroglycerin, reducing its effectiveness over time.

C. There is no indication that Ms. Garcia developed tolerance to sublingual nitroglycerin in this scenario.

D. Ms. Garcia's storage method for the nitroglycerin tablets, not the interval or duration of administration, likely affected their effectiveness.

A. One and one-half tablets B. One-quarter of the tablet C. One tablet D. Half tablet

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. One and one-half tablets would exceed the prescribed dose.

B. One-quarter of a tablet would be 12.5 mg, which is less than the prescribed 25 mg.

C. One tablet would provide 50 mg, which is double the prescribed dose for the first week.

D. Half a tablet of a 50 mg tablet would correctly provide the 25 mg dose prescribed for the first week.

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A patient is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor for depression. In planning care for this patient, the nurse knows that a hypertensive crisis may be possible and plans on having what drug on hand as an antidote?

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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