While preparing to give morning medications, Remeron (mirtazapine) was newly ordered for the patient to begin this morning. The nurse would immediately call the physician to question this order if which of the following medications was included in the patient's list of home medications?

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Nardil is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), which interacts with other serotonergic agents, such as mirtazapine, to cause serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition. Therefore, the nurse would immediately call the physician to question this order if the patient was currently taking Nardil.

While Preparing to Give Morning Medications, Remeron (Mirtazapine) Was Newly