A client is receiving pheneizine sulfate for his affective disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods?
a. pork chops c. saltine crackers
b. chicken livers d. canned peaches
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: These are not tyramine-rich foods.
B Correct: These are tyramine-rich and a client taking an MAO inhibitor should avoid tyramine-rich foods.
C Incorrect: These are not tyramine-rich foods.
D Incorrect: These are not tyramine-rich foods.
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