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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 D

Explanation

A. Suspended release formulations typically have a slower onset of action compared to sublingual administration.

B. Transdermal patches provide a slow, continuous release of nitroglycerin and do not offer rapid onset.

C. Topical ointments have a slower onset of action compared to sublingual administration.

D. Sublingual administration of nitroglycerin provides the most rapid onset of action due to direct absorption through the oral mucosa.

A. Lithium toxicity B. Increased effectiveness C. The need to increase the lithium dosage D. Lower serum lithium levels

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Lithium toxicity can occur if the patient becomes dehydrated while taking lithium, as dehydration can lead to higher concentrations of lithium in the blood.

B. Increased effectiveness is not a consequence of dehydration while taking lithium.

C. Dehydration would not typically lead to the need to increase the lithium dosage but rather to the risk of toxicity.

D. Dehydration can lead to higher, not lower, serum lithium levels, increasing the risk of toxicity.

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

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is A

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