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The patient is taking phenelzine (Nardil). The nurse teaches her to avoid eating:

Eggs

Onions

Apples

Aged cheeses

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Eggs are not typically restricted while taking phenelzine (Nardil).

B. Onions are not typically restricted while taking phenelzine (Nardil).

C. Apples are not typically restricted while taking phenelzine (Nardil).

D. Aged cheeses contain tyramine, which can interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors like phenelzine (Nardil) and potentially lead to hypertensive crisis.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Fever and lack of muscular coordination may indicate symptoms of serotonin syndrome, a potentially serious complication that can occur when sertraline (an SSRI) is combined with lithium.

B. Nausea and headache are common side effects of sertraline and lithium but are not typically indicative of a serious complication when these medications are used together.

C. Anxiety and insomnia may be related to the underlying condition being treated (e.g., depression) but are not necessarily indicative of a serious complication.

D. Dry mouth and constipation are potential side effects of lithium but are not typically indicative of a serious complication when combined with sertraline.

A. Naproxen B. Isosorbide C. Metformin D. Cefuroxime

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Naproxen does not typically interact with sildenafil.

B. Sildenafil interacts with nitrates such as isosorbide, leading to severe hypotension, making it contraindicated in patients taking nitrates.

C. Metformin does not typically interact with sildenafil.

D. Cefuroxime does not typically interact with sildenafil.

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The patient is taking phenelzine (Nardil). The nurse teaches her to avoid eating:

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is B

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