Pharmacology Final Test Bank answers included (verified)updated A+

A patient has been taking the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) phenelzine (Nardil) for 6 months. The patient wants to go to a party and asks the nurse, "Will just one beer be a problem?" Which advice from the nurse is correct? a. "You can drink beer as long as you have a designated driver." b. "Now that you've had the last dose of that medication, there will be no further dietary restrictions." c. "If you begin to experience a throbbing headache, rapid pulse, or nausea, you'll need to stop drinking." d. "You need to avoid all foods that contain tyramine, including beer, while taking this medication." - Answers-ANS: D Foods containing tyramine, such as beer and aged cheeses, should be avoided while a patient is taking an MAOI. Drinking beer while taking an MAOI may precipitate a dangerous hypertensive crisis. The nurse is preparing to administer dopamine. Which is the correct technique for administering dopamine?