The nurse is teaching a patient about foods to avoid when taking isocarboxazid (Marplan). Which foods will the nurse instruct the patient to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bananas
b. Bread
c. Eggs
d. Red wine
e. Sausage
f. Yogurt
ANS: A, D, E, F
Aged cheeses and wines are the chief foods that are prohibited. Any food containing tyramine, which has sympathomimetic effects, can cause a hypertensive crisis. This includes bananas, sausage, and yogurt.
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