Clients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), which are used to treat depression, should be instructed to avoid foods containing tyramine such as:
1. Aged cheese.
2. Spinach.
3. Poultry.
4. Fish.
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Rationale: MAOI inhibitors block the normal metabolism of tyramine, a substance found in aged foods such as cheese, resulting in increased levels in the blood that can cause a hypertensive crisis. Spinach is a source of Vitamin A. Poultry and fish are good sources for protein.
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