The rapid onset of severe hypertension upon ingesting certain foods is most likely to occur when a person is being treated with
A)tricyclic antidepressants
B)buproprion
C)serotonin uptake inhibitors
D)monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a type of antidepressant medication that can lead to a potentially dangerous increase in blood pressure if taken with certain foods or drinks that contain tyramine, such as aged cheese, cured meats, and red wine. This is known as a "hypertensive crisis" and can be a medical emergency. Therefore, people taking MAOIs are advised to follow a strict dietary restriction to prevent this adverse reaction. Tricyclic antidepressants and serotonin uptake inhibitors may also increase blood pressure, but this is less likely to be a rapid onset and is not as strongly associated with specific foods. Buproprion is not typically associated with significant changes in blood pressure.

The Rapid Onset of Severe Hypertension Upon Ingesting Certain Foods