A client is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor for the treatment of his Parkinson's disease. The nurse anticipates that this drug is:
a. amantadine. c. benztropine mesylate.
b. selegiline. d. bromocriptine mesylate.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is an antiviral agent.
B Correct: Selegiline inhibits monoamine oxidase.
C Incorrect: This is an anticholinergic agent.
D Incorrect: This is not an MAO inhibitor.
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