Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 956 of 2368

A client prescribed tranylcypromine asks about food choices. Which food should the nurse tell the client to avoid?

  1. Aged cheese
  2. Fresh apples
  3. Plain rice
  4. Steamed carrots
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Correct answer: Aged cheese

MAOIs can cause hypertensive crisis with tyramine-containing foods such as aged cheese, cured meats, alcohol, and soy sauce.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026