A Client, Who Is Taking Transdermal Selegiline (Emsam) for Depressive

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client, who is taking transdermal selegiline (Emsam) for depressive symptoms, states, "My physician told me there was no need to worry about dietary restrictions." Which would be the most appropriate nursing response?

• A) "Because your dose of Emsam is 6 mg in 24 hours, dietary restrictions are not recommended."
• B) "You must have misunderstood. An MAOI like Emsam always has dietary restrictions."
• C) "Only oral MAOIs require dietary restrictions."
• D) "All transdermal MAOIs do not require dietary modifications."

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