A client is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which food item should the nurse instruct this client to avoid?
a. Fish
b. Poultry
c. Spinach
d. Aged cheese
d. Aged cheese
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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