Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has been taking selegiline to treat parkinson’s disease. the provider is considering the use of analgesics for the client but should be aware that a medication interaction between selegiline and meperidine can result in which of the following?

• frequent urination
• jaundice
• cellulitis
• muscle rigidity

Explanation:

Selegiline is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The interaction between selegiline (an MAOI) and meperidine can lead to a serious reaction that includes muscle rigidity (along with other symptoms like agitation, delirium, fever, etc.). Frequent urination is not a typical result of this interaction. Jaundice is related to liver issues and not this drug - drug interaction. Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection and not caused by this interaction.

Answer:

D. Muscle rigidity