A client taking an MAOI should be instructed to avoid which item?

1. Foods that contain tyramine and caffeine
2. A diet that is high in fat
3. Large amounts of water
4. A diet that is high in salt


Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Foods that contain tyramine and caffeine should be avoided by a client taking an MAOI.
Rationale 2: A diet that is high in fat is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine.
Rationale 3: Large amounts of water is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine.
Rationale 4: A diet that is high in salt is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine.

Global Rationale: Foods that contain tyramine and caffeine should be avoided by a client taking an MAOI. A diet that is high in fat is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine. Large amounts of water is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine. A diet that is high in salt is incorrect. The client needs to avoid foods that contain tyramine and caffeine.

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