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    ATI PN Custom Cohert 6 Pharmacology Quiz 2 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes diazepam. Which of the following information should the nurse include?.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale: Foods containing tyramine need to be avoided when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, not diazepam. Choice B rationale: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, can indeed cause drowsiness as a side effect. Choice C rationale: Grapefruit juice can affect the metabolism of certain medications, but diazepam is not one of them. Choice D rationale: Even a single dose of diazepam can cause side effects, including drowsiness.

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