Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A client with bulimia and depression who is taking phenelzine 90 mg daily is admitted to an acute care hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. Which dietary choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Phenelzine, an MAOI, interacts with tyramine-rich foods like pepperoni (aged meat) and cheese on pizza, risking hypertensive crisis. Beef, shrimp, and catfish are low in tyramine and safe.