A patient has been taking the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) phenelzine (Nardil) for 6 months.The patient wants to go to a party and asks the nurse,"Will just one beer be a problem?" Which advice from the nurse is correct?
A) "You can drink beer as long as you have a designated driver."
B) "Now that you've had the last dose of that medication,there will be no further dietary restrictions."
C) "If you begin to experience a throbbing headache,rapid pulse,or nausea,you'll need to stop drinking."
D) "You need to avoid all foods that contain tyramine,including beer,while taking this medication."
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