Kalie is a 42-year-old woman who has been prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for the treatment of atypical depression. Kalie should be informed to avoid foods containing which of the following?
A) Sodium
B) Calcium
C) Tyramine
D) Arganine
Ans: C
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The MAOIs increase levels of tyramine. Therefore, if the client overdoses, takes other medications that interact with MAOIs, or eats foods that contain tyramine, NE will accumulate, leading to hypertensive crisis.
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