A patient who takes a monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitor asks the nurse about taking over-the-counter medications to treat cold symptoms.Which medication will the nurse counsel the patient to avoid while taking an MAO inhibitor?

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MAO inhibitors can cause hypertensive crises,which can be fatal when taken with sympathomimetic drugs such as pseudoephedrine.

A Patient Who Takes a Monoamine Oxidase (MAO)inhibitor Asks the Nurse