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
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 ["C","D"]
Explanation
A. Green beans and bananas do not contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.
B. Bananas do not contain significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.
C. Flax seeds are a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
D. Salmon is a fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
E. Sunflower seeds are not a significant source of omega-3 fatty acids; they are higher in omega-6 fatty acids.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Explanation:
A. Beta blockers are used to manage blood pressure and heart rate but are a different class.
B. Isosorbide is a nitrate, which is used primarily to treat and prevent episodes of angina by relaxing and widening blood vessels.
C. Calcium channel blockers also manage blood pressure and chest pain but act through a different mechanism.
D. Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists are used to prevent platelet aggregation and are typically used in acute coronary syndrome, not as a long-term treatment for angina.
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