Pharmacological TherapiesQuestion 85 of 120
A client taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for depression requires dietary teaching. Which food should be avoided?
a.Aged cheese and cured meats
b.Fresh apples
c.White rice
d.Steamed carrots
Explanation
Tyramine-rich foods such as aged cheese and cured meats can trigger a hypertensive crisis in clients taking MAOIs and must be avoided.
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