The client is on medication for hypertension as well as a monamine oxidase inhibitor. The highest priority instruction that the nurse should give to the client regarding supplements or herbal preparations is to avoid:
a. food with brewer's yeast.
b. food containing garlic.
c. ginger supplements.
d. feverfew supplements.
ANS: A
An increased use of brewer's yeast with MAOIs can increase blood pressure.
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