Author Question: Explain the danger associated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. What will be an ideal ... (Read 21 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Explain the danger associated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Each year, more mentally ill persons are _______ than are admitted to state mental hospitals.

A. killed
B. jailed
C. sued
D. treated for agranulocytosis

Expo · **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.

Answer to Question 2

B