What drugs would the nurse consider contraindicated for the patient taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
B) Insulin
C) Acetaminophen
D) Docusate (Colace)
A
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SSRIs are contraindicated because of a life-threatening serotonin syndrome that could occur. If a patient requires insulin the benefit outweighs the risk but careful monitoring of glucose levels is needed because effects of insulin may be additive with an MAOI. There is no known contraindication for acetaminophen or docusate.
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