A patient is receiving linezolid. The patient is fond of eating chocolates and coffee, both of which contain tyramine
The nurse would instruct the patient that he is at risk for which of the following should he consume foods containing tyramine while taking linezolid?
A) Severe hypertension
B) Drowsiness
C) Nervousness
D) Nausea
Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should inform the patient that if tyramine found in chocolates and coffee interacts with linezolid, the patient will develop an increased risk for severe hypertension. Tyramine-containing foods interacting with linezolid do not cause drowsiness, nervousness, or nausea.
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