Because a client is taking an MAO inhibitor, it is necessary to discuss the need for adherence to a low-tyramine diet. Which of the following are foods that she should avoid?

The correct answer is A. Pickled, aged, smoked, and fermented foods. (A) These foods may produce elevation in blood pressure when consumed during MAO inhibition (B) These foods have not been pickled, fermented, smoked, or aged. They contain very little, if any, tyramine or tryptophan. (C) As long as the meat has not been aged or smoked, it is…

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APickled, aged, smoked, and fermented foods
BFresh vegetables
CBroiled fresh fish and fowl
DFresh fruit such as apples and oranges

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A
87% (34)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
8% (3)

Explanation

(A) These foods may produce elevation in blood pressure when consumed during MAO inhibition (B) These foods have not been pickled, fermented, smoked, or aged. They contain very little, if any, tyramine or tryptophan. (C) As long as the meat has not been aged or smoked, it is within the dietary regimen. (D) Fresh fruits can be consumed as desired. However, the consumption of bananas is limited.

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