A Patient Who Has Been Taking a Monoamine Oxidase (MAO)

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor for several months will begin taking amoxapine (Asendin) instead of the MAO inhibitor. The nurse will counsel the patient to begin taking the amoxapine:

• A) along with the MAO inhibitor for several months.
• B) at least 14 days after discontinuing the MAO inhibitor.
• C) the day after the last dose of the MAO inhibitor.
• D) while withdrawing the MAO inhibitor over several weeks.

Distinguish between granulocytes and agranulocytes based on their physical characteristics.

Comprehend the immune response involving antibodies and antigens.

Grasp the concept of blood production and composition.

Understand the ABO and Rh blood typing systems.

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