A patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus is receiving insulin. The physician has prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) to treat this patient's depression. What interaction will the nurse assess for with this drug combination?
A) Increased risk of hypoglycemia
B) Increased risk of hyperglycemia
C) Increase in appetite
D) Increased total cholesterol
A
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MAOIs can cause an additive hypoglycemic effect if taken with insulin or oral diabetic agents. This patient would have to be monitored closely and appropriate dosage adjustments made; he should be taught the importance of more frequent blood sugar monitoring. The drug combination in this question would not cause an increase in appetite or increased total cholesterol.
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