A Patient Is Admitted to a Long-Term Psychiatric Setting

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to a long-term psychiatric setting.The MAOI medication previously prescribed is discontinued by the physician.New orders are obtained to initiate imipramine therapy.The nurse will provide the first dose of imipramine to the patient _____ the MAOI drug.

• A) immediately following the last dose of
• B) in 1 week following the last dose of
• C) in 14 days following the last dose of
• D) before discontinuing

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