HESI RN
HESI RN Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with bulimia and depression who is taking phenelzine 90 mg daily is admitted to an acute care hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. Which dietary choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? Which dietary choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, can cause hypertensive crisis if combined with tyramine-rich foods like pepperoni. Instructing the client to avoid pepperoni pizza prevents this dangerous interaction, especially given the client’s uncontrolled hypertension.
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