A patient is being discharged with a prescription for linezolid. After teaching the patient about this drug, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the patient identifies that he can consume which of the following without any risks?
Select all that apply.
A) Alcohol
B) Prunes
C) Aged cheese
D) Pepperoni
E) Broccoli
Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
When linezolid is taken with foods containing tyramine, such as aged cheese and meats, yogurt, chocolate, caffeinated beverages, and alcohol, the risk for severe hypertension increases. Prunes and broccoli pose no risk to the patient.
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