Which Foods Containing Significant Amounts of Tyramine Are Contraindicated When

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which foods containing significant amounts of tyramine are contraindicated when a patient is on MAOI therapy? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Beer
• B) Red meat
• C) Aged cheeses
• D) Green vegetables
• E) Bananas

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Definitions:

Rectal

Pertaining to the rectum, the final section of the large intestine, which can be a route for medication administration or temperature measurement.

Shiver Response

A physiological reaction where the body shakes involuntarily in response to cold temperatures, aimed at generating heat to maintain body temperature.

Heat Production

The process by which the body generates heat through metabolic activities, such as cellular respiration and muscle movements, to maintain its core temperature.

Skin

The body's largest organ that serves as a protective barrier against environmental hazards, regulates temperature, and senses touch.