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A client is being discharged on a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). The nurse should include which of the following in the discharge teaching?
 
  A) Limit the amount of tyramine in the diet.
  B) Avoid consuming alcohol.
  C) Stop taking the medication when feeling better.
  D) Continue a sodium-restricted diet.

Question 2

Clients taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) should avoid which of the following in their diet?
 
  A) Vitamin C
  B) Tyramine
  C) Fats
  D) Sodium



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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