Medications a client must avoid when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), include which of the following?
a. acetaminophen
b. ibuprofen
c. guaifenesin
d. meperidine
D
Clients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors should avoid meperidine (Demerol). Other medications to avoid include tricyclic antidepressants, Prozac, amphetamines, and amphetamine-like medications including all sympathomimetics.
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