Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A client with a history of anxiety and depression presents to the emergency department with a headache, nausea, and vomiting. The client's vital signs are temperature 100.9°F (38.3°C), heart rate 115 beats/minute, respirations 21 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 216/108 mm Hg. When reviewing the client's medications, which information is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Phenelzine, an MAOI, can cause a hypertensive crisis when combined with tyramine-rich foods, explaining the elevated blood pressure. Other medications are less likely to cause this acute presentation.