The nurse is caring for four clients taking various medications,including imipramine (Tofranil),doxepine (Sinequan),ziprasidone (Geodon),and tranylcypromine (Parnate).The nurse orders a special diet for the client receiving which medication?

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Tranylcypromine (Parnate) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), which requires a special diet to prevent a hypertensive crisis. Foods high in tyramine should be avoided, such as aged cheese, cured meats, and fermented foods. Therefore, a special diet is necessary for the client receiving tranylcypromine (Parnate). The other medications listed do not require a special diet.

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