Psychiatric Drugs and Medications Q 50

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Patients taking MAOIs have the tendency to experience hypertensive crisis especially during an interaction with other drugs such as epinephrine. Which of the following is a sign of hypertensive crisis?

  

     A. Orthostatic hypotension

     B. Diplopia

     C. Delay in ejaculation

     D. Hair loss

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Diplopia

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Option B: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Toxicity symptoms include hypertension, tachycardia, diplopia, nausea, dilated pupils, palpitations, constricting chest pain and altered mental status.

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Options A and C: Orthostatic hypotension and delay in ejaculation are common side effects of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Option D: Hair loss is not a related symptom of hypertensive crisis.

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