The physician ordered an MAOI for a client with depression. The nurse expects which medication to be ordered?
1. Citalopram (Celexa)
2. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
3. Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
4. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Citalopram (Celexa) is incorrect because this medication is an SSRI.
Rationale 2: Fluoxetine (Prozac) is incorrect because it is an SSRI.
Rationale 3: Tranylcypromine (Parnate) is an MAOI.
Rationale 4: Amitriptyline (Elavil) is incorrect because this medication is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Global Rationale: Tranylcypromine (Parnate) is an MAOI. Citalopram (Celexa) is incorrect because this medication is an SSRI. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is incorrect because it is an SSRI. Amitriptyline (Elavil) is incorrect because this medication is a tricyclic antidepressant.
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