A patient has been taking the monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) phenelzine (Nardil) for 6 months. The patient wants to go to a party and asks the nurse, "Will just one beer be a problem?" Which advice from the nurse is correct?
a. "You can drink beer as long as you have a designated driver."
b. "Now that you've had the last dose of that medication, there will be no further dietary restrictions."
c. "If you begin to experience a throbbing headache, rapid pulse, or nausea, you'll need to stop drinking."
d. "You need to avoid all foods that contain tyramine, including beer, while taking this medication."
ANS: D
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