Your patient takes tranylcypromine for depression. Which of the following is most likely to indicate dietary restrictions have not been followed?
A.
Hypertensive crisis
B.
Syncope
C.
Muscle spasms
D.
Increased depression
ANS: A
This medication is a MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor). Eating foods with this enzyme can trigger a hypertensive crisis.
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