Nervous system medications
Nervous system medications ( 8 Questions)
A client is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for the treatment of depression. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Incorrect. Citrus fruits do not need to be avoided specifically when taking MAOIs.
Correct. Clients taking MAOIs should avoid aged cheese and other foods containing high levels of tyramine. Tyramine-rich foods can lead to a hypertensive crisis when combined with MAOIs, potentially causing severe increases in blood pressure.
Incorrect. Leafy green vegetables do not need to be avoided specifically when taking MAOIs.
Incorrect. Whole grains do not need to be avoided specifically when taking MAOIs.
B) Correct. Clients taking MAOIs should avoid aged cheese and other foods containing high levels of tyramine. Tyramine-rich foods can lead to a hypertensive crisis when combined with MAOIs, potentially causing severe increases in blood pressure.
A) Incorrect. Citrus fruits do not need to be avoided specifically when taking MAOIs.
C) Incorrect. Leafy green vegetables do not need to be avoided specifically when taking MAOIs.
D) Incorrect. Whole grains do not need to be avoided specifically when taking MAOIs.