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Jipu 123

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Explain the danger associated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.
 
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Each year, more mentally ill persons are _______ than are admitted to state mental hospitals.
 
  A. killed
  B. jailed
  C. sued
  D. treated for agranulocytosis


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

They alter the normal metabolism of a dietary amino acid, tyramine, such that if an individual consumes foods with a high tyramine content while taking MAO inhibitors, a hypertensive (high blood pressure) crisis can result. A severe headache, palpitations, flushing of the skin, nausea, and vomiting are some symptoms of this reaction, which has in some cases ended in death from a stroke. Patients taking MAO inhibitors must also avoid sympathomimetic drugs, such as amphetamines, methylphenidate, and ephedrine.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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