A patient who has been diagnosed with depression asks why the provider has not ordered a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor to treat the disorder. The nurse will explain to the patient that MAO inhibitors
a. are more expensive than other antidepressants.
b. are no longer approved for treating depression.
c. can cause profound hypotension.
d. require strict dietary restrictions.
ANS: D
MAO inhibitors have many food and drug interactions that can be fatal, and patients must adhere to strict dietary restrictions while taking these drugs. They are not more expensive than the newer antidepressants. They remain approved for treating depression. MAO inhibitors cause profound hypertension.
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