Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
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A client with a history of depression is treated with Parnate (tranylcypromine), an MAO inhibitor. Ingestion of foods containing tyramine while taking an MAO inhibitor can result in:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Tyramine-rich foods can cause a hypertensive crisis in clients on MAO inhibitors due to the inability to metabolize tyramine, leading to norepinephrine release.