A patient is admitted with a presumed diagnosis of colon cancer who takes a monoamine oxidase inhibitor for depression. What drug will the nurse keep on hand for this patient in case of the onset of an adverse reaction?
A) Epinephrine
B) Injectable naloxone (Narcan)
C) Phenylalanine
D) Phentolamine
D
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Have phentolamine or another adrenergic blocker on standby as treatment in case of hypertensive crisis. The other options are distracters for this question.
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