A nurse performs a medication history on a newly admitted pa…
A nurse performs a medication history on a newly admitted patient. The patient reports taking amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, 75 mg at bedtime for 6 weeks to treat depression. The patient reports having continued fatigue, lack of energy, and no improvement in mood. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which intervention?
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A patient who takes a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor asks the nurse about taking over-the-counter medications to treat cold symptoms. Which medication will the nurse counsel the patient to avoid while taking a MAO inhibitor?
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A patient arrives in the emergency department with dehydration. The patient reports taking fluphenazine, a phenothiazine, to treat schizophrenia. The nurse notes rigid muscles and an altered mental status. The patient has a temperature of 103.6 °F, a heart rate of 98 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 90/58 mm Hg. The nurse will anticipate administering which medication?
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