When teaching Mary, who has depression, about foods to avoid while taking phenelzine (Nardil), which of the following would Audrey LPN include?
A.
Peanut butter
B.
Fresh fish
C.
Salami
D.
Soup
ANS: C
Foods containing the amino acid tyramine should be avoided. MAOIs block the metabolism of tyramine, resulting in an increase of norepinephrine. Aged and processed meats are an example. A hypertensive crisis may occur.
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