NOTE: This scenаriо аpplies tо questiоns 11 & 12. M.J. wаs discharged 6 days ago after a 2-week hospitalization for a severe, recurrent depressive episode. He was discharged to home with an appointment to see his provider in 3 days. The administrative assistant at the clinic called a few hours before his appointment to reschedule as his doctor had an emergency. His next available appointment was Friday; 7 days after his discharge. His discharge medications were not covered by his insurance carrier, so he did not fill his prescriptions. He is complaining of flu-like symptoms, slight confusion and feels more depressed than when he was originally admitted to the hospital. He is not able to sleep, has no appetite and is expressing suicidal ideation without a current plan. The clinic assistant suggests he go to the emergency room. Isocarboxazid (Marplan) 10 mg po twice a day is ordered for M.J. during his hospital stay. As his nurse, you are interested in providing M.J. with information to ensure he is able to take the medication as prescribed without dangerous side effects. You inform M.J. that he will not be able to eat foods high in tyramine. These foods include:
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