A patient is being treated for depression with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.Which of the following should the patient be instructed to avoid while taking this medication?

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Aged cheese and meats and fermented foods and beverages contain tyramine, a pressor agent that can promote a hypertensive crisis when eaten while a patient is receiving MAO inhibitors.In general, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and poultry, and milk and unfermented cheeses are acceptable.

A Patient Is Being Treated for Depression with a Monoamine