A client with a history of depression is requesting an antitussive for symptoms of a nonproductive cough. Which of the following antidepressants does the nurse know are known to interact with the cough suppressant dextromethorphan

a. Amitriptyline
b. MAOIs
c. Fluoxetine
d. Paroxetine
a. Amitriptyline


a. Amitriptyline
FEEDBACK:
a. Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, is not known to interact with dextromethorphan.
b. MAOIs and dextromethorphan together may cause serotonin syndrome. .
c. Fluoxetine and dextromethorphan together may cause visual hallucinations. .
d. Paroxetine and dextromethorphan interact when taken together. A reduced dose of dextromethorphan may be required. .

Health & Biomechanics

You might also like to view...

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The intrauterine device (IUD) is a highly effective form of contraception that requires little maintenance. 2. An ovum is most likely to become fertilized within 24 hours after release from the ovary. 3. Sperm survive for 24 hours in cervical mucus. 4. The morning-after pill is not considered an abortogenic agent, as it does not cause the termination of an established pregnancy. 5. The most popular reversible form of contraception is birth control pills.

Health & Biomechanics

The most important risk factor for cervical cancer is a _____ infection

A) chlamydia B) human papilloma virus C) Treponema pallidum D) Trichomonas vaginalis

Health & Biomechanics

What is polycystic kidney disease?

What will be an ideal response?

Health & Biomechanics

The period from week 8 to birth is called the ________ period.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health & Biomechanics