The nurse is reviewing the medication orders for a patient who will be receiving linezolid (Zyvox) therapy. Which other medication or medication class, if ordered, would be a potential interaction concern?

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Linezolid may cause serotonin syndrome when used concurrently with serotonergic drugs such as the selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor antidepressants. The other drugs and drug classes do not cause interactions.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Medication Orders for a Patient