What is the term for a medical condition, caused by statins, in which the muscle tissue becomes extremely inflamed, resulting in the breakdown of muscle?

Multiple sclerosis

Rhabdomyolysis

Dystonia

Spasticity

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, not caused by statins or involving muscle inflammation.

B. Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle tissue that leads to the release of muscle fiber contents into the bloodstream. It can be caused by statin medications among other factors.

C. Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, unrelated to muscle breakdown.

D. Spasticity is a condition where certain muscles are continuously contracted, causing stiffness or tightness of the muscles, also unrelated to muscle breakdown.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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.

A. Shave excess hair from skin before applying a nitroglycerin patch. B. Fold used patch with medication area to the inside and discard in a closed receptacle. C. Keep a nitroglycerin patch in place 24 hr per day. D. Put a second patch in place if angina pain occurs.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Shaving excess hair from the skin before applying a nitroglycerin patch helps ensure proper adhesion and absorption of the medication.

B. Used nitroglycerin patches should be folded with the medication area to the inside and disposed of in a manner that prevents accidental exposure to others.

C. Nitroglycerin patches are typically worn for a specified duration, often 12 to 14 hours, before being removed and replaced with a new patch.

D. Using multiple nitroglycerin patches simultaneously is not recommended and could lead to overdose.

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What is the term for a medical condition, caused by statins, in which the muscle tissue becomes extremely inflamed, resulting in the breakdown of muscle?

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

Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is A

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