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A Patient Has Been Taking the MAOI Phenelzine (Nardil)for 6

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A patient has been taking the MAOI phenelzine (Nardil) for 6 months.The patient says he's going out to the local bar to meet a few friends for a beer.What important information should the nurse tell this patient?


A) Drinking beer is permitted as long as there is a designated driver.
B) He has no further dietary restrictions because he has taken the last dosage.
C) If he begins to experience a throbbing headache, rapid pulse, or nausea, he should stop drinking.
D) He needs to avoid foods with tyramine while on this medication.

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