When a patient taking a monoamine oxidase B inhibitor receives his dietary tray, the nurse knows to remove the
a. cheese.
b. eggs.
c. bread.
d. coffee.
ANS: A
Patients taking monoamine oxidase B inhibitors should avoid food and beverages with a high tyramine content, such as cheeses. Eggs, bread, and coffee do not have a high tyramine content.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word