NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

A client is placed on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug after poorly responding to amitriptyline. The client is suggested to avoid the following foods except:
  1. Avocados
  2. Cottage cheese
  3. Aged cheese
  4. Fruitcake
Explanation
Answer: B - A client prescribed with monoamine oxidase inhibitor should limit his or her intake of foods that contain high amounts of tyramine. Consumption of avocados, aged cheese, processed meats, caffeine, and food products with alcohol can cause hypertensive crisis.
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