After taking meperidine, patients should NOT smoke or:
A) have any obstetric procedures
B) have any surgical procedures
C) walk without assistance
D) stop taking their MAO inhibitors
C) walk without assistance
Patients should not walk without assistance or smoke after taking meperidine. They should also avoid driving or engaging in hazardous activities until drowsiness and dizziness have passed.
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