Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Full-length
The nurse is working on a discharge teaching plan for a client prescribed phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI drug). The nurse knows teaching was successful if the client states,
Correct answer
A
Rationale
MAOIs like phenelzine require avoiding tyramine-rich foods (e.g., wine, aged cheese) to prevent hypertensive crisis. Dairy, vitamin K, and fiber are not contraindicated.