Why must selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and other antidepressant drugs be avoided for at least 14 days after discontinuing monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?
A. To avoid a life-threatening drug interaction
B. To give the body a "break" from medications
C. To see if the patient's depression comes back without medication
D. To avoid side effects
Answer: A. To avoid a life-threatening drug interaction
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