Question

After a period of unsuccessful treatment with amitriptyline, a woman diagnosed with depression is switched to tranylcypromine. Which statement by the client indicates the client understands the side effects of tranylcypromine?a. "I need to increase my intake of sodium."b. "I must refrain from strenuous exercise."c. "I must refrain from eating aged cheese or yeast products."d. "I should decrease my intake of foods containing sugar."

Answer 1

Answer:

C. I must refrain from eating aged cheese or yeast products.

Explanation:

Aged Cheese and yeast products are foods that have tyramine in them. These kind of foods can cause serious issues for persons taking parnate. The client must avoid these to prevent a negative interaction with parnate. Eating Foods with tyramine while taking parnate can cause really high blood pressure. Sodium does not interact with Parnate and neither exercise nor sugar needs to be reduced.