The nurse is admitting a mental health patient and collects the medication history. The patient says he takes Haldol, midodrine, hydrochlorothiazide, acetaminophen, and Cymbalta
The nurse will call the provider to discuss what dangerous drug combination? A) Haldol and midodrine
B) Hydrochlorothiazide and midodrine
C) Cymbalta and midodrine
D) Acetaminophen and midodrine
A
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Midodrine can precipitate increased drug effects of digoxin, beta-blockers, and many antipsychotics. Such combinations should be avoided. The other drug combinations do not pose any immediate concerns.
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