Which of these statements made by a patient taking the MAOI phenelzine (Nardil) would warrant further instruction?
a. "I often forget to wear sunscreen when I go outside."
b. "I need to restrict the amount of sodium in my diet."
c. "I should not use over-the-counter cold medications."
d. "I usually order liver and onions when my wife and I eat out."
ANS: D
MAOIs require patients to observe a tyramine-free diet to prevent hypertensive crisis. Liver is a food that contains large amounts of tyramine. The remaining options have no relevance for MAOI therapy.
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