The Client Takes Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) but Forgets to Tell the Physician

question 24

Multiple Choice

The client takes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) but forgets to tell the physician about this drug when a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) drug is prescribed for depression. What will the best assessment by the nurse reveal?

• A) The depression will not subside.
• B) The client may develop seizures.
• C) The diphenhydramine (Benadryl) will not control allergies.
• D) The client may develop a hypertensive crisis.

Appreciate the value of naturalistic observation, surveys, and case studies for gathering descriptive data.

Understand how confounded variables can impact the validity of research findings.

Understand the definitions and key symptoms of various depressive disorders.

Identify the subtypes of major depression and their specific features.