The nurse is assisting with teaching a patient who is to begin taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which foods should the nurse teach the patient to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fish
b. Wine
c. Bread
d. Pastas
e. Aged cheese
ANS: B, E
When a patient taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) consumes foods high in tyramine, the drug prevents the normal breakdown of tyramine, leading to excessive epinephrine levels. Hypertension can occur which can be severe enough to cause intracranial hemorrhage. Foods to be avoided include wine and aged cheese. A. C. D. Breads, pastas, and fish do not need to be restricted because of tyramine content.
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