A client taking phenelzine asks which food should be avoided. Which food is the safest choice?
Correct answer: C. Fresh grilled chicken
- A. Aged cheddar cheese
- B. Cured salami
- C. Fresh grilled chicken
- D. Fermented soybean paste
Explanation
Fresh grilled chicken is not a significant tyramine source and is the safest choice listed. Aged cheese, cured meats, and fermented foods may cause a dangerous hypertensive reaction with monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
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