A patient comes to the clinic for a routine blood pressure check. After reviewing the patient's medications, a nurse recognizes that the patient is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
The nurse provides patient education regarding diet. Which breakfast choice made by the patient would indicate the need for additional teaching?
a. Orange juice
b. Carbonated beverages
c. Fried eggs
d. Yogurt
ANS: D
Yogurt, aged cheeses, chocolate, red wine, and other foods with tyramine are contraindicated in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, because they can precipitate a hypertensive crisis.
Orange juice, carbonated beverages, and fried eggs are not contraindicated in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
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