The nurse instructs the client receiving MAOIs to avoid which item?
1. Foods containing tyramine
2. Calcium channel blockers
3. All dairy products
4. All physical activity
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The client receiving MAOI should avoid foods containing tyramine.
Rationale 2: Calcium channel blockers are given to treat hypertensive crisis in clients receiving MAOI therapy.
Rationale 3: The client should avoid cheese, except for cottage cheese, and should avoid sour cream and yogurt.
Rationale 4: This does not apply to MAOI therapy.
Global Rationale: The client receiving MAOI should avoid foods containing tyramine. Calcium channel blockers are given to treat hypertensive crisis in clients receiving MAOI therapy. The client should avoid cheese, except for cottage cheese, and should avoid sour cream and yogurt. Avoiding physical activity is not applicable with MAOI therapy.
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