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Patients on MAOIs must avoid foods high in tyramine because of risk of:

Tyramine + MAOI → norepinephrine surge → hypertensive crisis. Avoid aged cheeses, cured meats, sauerkraut, soy sauce, tap beer.

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Question: Patients on MAOIs must avoid foods high in tyramine because of risk of:

Answer options:

  • Hypoglycemia ✅ Hypertensive crisis
  • Tachypnea
  • Constipation

Correct answer: Hypertensive crisis

Explanation: Tyramine + MAOI → norepinephrine surge → hypertensive crisis. Avoid aged cheeses, cured meats, sauerkraut, soy sauce, tap beer.

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