Patients taking an MAOI such as phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate) must avoid ingesting which of the following foods in order to prevent the development of serotonin syndrome?
a. ice cream
b. aged cheese
c. water
d. soda
b. Patients taking an MAOI must avoid intake of foods having a high tyramine content to avoid a reaction (serotonin syndrome) characterized by flushing, nausea, headache, palpitations, and possible hypertensive crisis in severe cases.
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a. class b. brand name c. expiration date d. color
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A. calcium B. magnesium C. blood clots D. iron
A fax cover sheet includes the name, telephone number, and fax number of the sender and the receiver, the date, and
A. the number of pages being sent. B. a brief summary of the message. C. the cost of the transmission. D. an expected time of response.
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a. Comfortable temperature b. Pleasantly illuminated c. Empty cabinet surfaces d. Well organized and spotless