Asked by logan dupuis on May 11, 2024
Verified
Bob has been under a physician's care for depression. Although his symptoms have disappeared and he has suffered no major side effects, he has had to go on a severely restricted diet since his treatment began and be careful about eating certain smoked, fermented, or pickled foods, and drinking certain beverages. In addition, he needs to be careful about taking other medications due to a risk of severe high blood pressure. Bob's doctor has probably been treating him with __________
A) lithium.
B) MAOIs.
C) Prozac.
D) tricyclics.
MAOIs
A class of antidepressant drugs that work by inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters in the brain.
Diet
The sum of food consumed by an organism or individual, which can significantly impact health and well-being.
High Blood Pressure
A condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, often leading to health problems.
- Understand the dietary and health considerations necessary when administering MAO inhibitors for depression.
Verified Answer
Learning Objectives
- Understand the dietary and health considerations necessary when administering MAO inhibitors for depression.
Related questions
Unlike the Other Antidepressants, Someone Taking MAO Inhibitors to Treat ...
A Nurse Provided Medication Education for a Patient Who Takes ...
A Nurse Teaching a Patient About a Tyramine-Restricted Diet Would ...
A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Is Taking a ...
A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Is Receiving Imipramine ...