A Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with Depression Asks Why

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been diagnosed with depression asks why the provider has not ordered a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor to treat the disorder. The nurse will explain to the patient that MAO inhibitors:

• A) are more expensive than other antidepressants.
• B) are no longer approved for treating depression.
• C) can cause profound hypotension.
• D) require strict dietary restrictions.

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