Pharmacology 7th Edition by Henry Hitner,Barbara Nagle

Exercise 14

Assume that one of your duties in the mental health clinic where you work is to note for each patient any contraindications or potential drug interactions for current medications. You also assist with drug overdose emergencies.
a. Patient A has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. He's been taking Elavil for several weeks, but it makes him excessively drowsy, so his medication is being changed to an MAO inhibitor. The patient also is taking a prescription decongestant for allergies. What should you note on the patient's chart regarding adverse effects and drug interactions b. Patient B appeared at the clinic suffering from a possible overdose of lithium. She appeared drowsy and complained of dizziness and ringing in her ears. What should be done to help rid her body of the excess lithium