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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. Weight loss is a common side effect of methylphenidate (Ritalin) and should be monitored during treatment.

B. Methylphenidate is not typically associated with renal toxicity.

C. Methylphenidate can cause increases in blood pressure and heart rate, not hypotension.

D. Extreme euphoria and insomnia may indicate overstimulation or inappropriate dosing but are not typical side effects of methylphenidate.

A. Decreased peripheral resistance. B. Increased contractility and heart rate. C. Relaxation of arterial and venous smooth muscle. D. Slowed heart rate and decreased contractility of the heart.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Beta-adrenergic blockers primarily work by decreasing heart rate and contractility rather than directly affecting peripheral resistance.

B. Beta-adrenergic blockers decrease contractility and heart rate, rather than increasing them.

C. Relaxation of arterial and venous smooth muscle is typically associated with calcium channel blockers, not beta-adrenergic blockers.

D. Beta-adrenergic blockers slow the heart rate and reduce the force of contraction of the heart muscle, reducing myocardial oxygen demand and helping to relieve angina symptoms.

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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 D

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