A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and generalized anxiety disorder. The client has a prescription for alprazolam 0.25 mg PO every 8 hours PRN anxiety. For which of the following client statements should the nurse consider administering alprazolam?
The client tells the nurse he is a government agent.
The client states, "I see purple bugs crawling on the wall.".
The client states, "My heart is pounding out of my chest.".
The client tells the nurse that he is too tired to attend the group meeting.
The Correct Answer is C
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Correct Answer is D
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a.Frozen peas are low in tyramine and are generally safe to consume while taking MAOIs like phenelzine.
b.Cottage cheese is low in tyramine compared to aged cheeses and is typically safe to eat while on phenelzine.
c. Fresh Shellfish are not high in tyramine and can generally be eaten without issue when taking phenelzine.
d.Salami is a type of aged, fermented, and cured meat, which is high in tyramine. Consuming salami while taking phenelzine can lead to a dangerous hypertensive crisis due to the interaction with tyramine.
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