A patient taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor asks which food should be avoided because it may cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure.
Correct answer: B. Aged cheese
- A. Fresh apples
- B. Aged cheese
- C. Boiled rice
- D. Steamed carrots
Explanation
Aged cheese contains high levels of tyramine, which can cause a hypertensive reaction with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Fresh fruits, rice and vegetables are not the classic tyramine-rich foods in this teaching point.
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