When providing a clinical reference guide to a client on MAOI drug therapy, which over-the-counter medications should be highlighted to avoid?
A) Cold and allergy medications
B) Antiulcer medications
C) Multivitamins
D) Laxatives
A
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The nurse is correct to place cold and allergy medications on a clinical reference guide of over-the-counter medications to avoid. These preparations may have a drug–drug interaction. The client is able to use over-the-counter antiulcer medications, multivitamins, and laxatives per physician instruction.
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