The nurse is answering questions regarding a new prescription of a monoamine oxidase type B inhibitor (MAOI-B) for the patient recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which reminders does the nurse include in teaching? Select all that apply.

“Do not take ginseng supplements.” , “Avoid consuming a large amount of chocolate while taking this medication.” , “Foods high in tyramine should be avoided for 14 days after the MAOI-B is discontinued.”. Ginseng supplements taken with MAOIs can cause headache, hyperactivity, nervousness, and difficulty sleeping. Chocolate contains moderate amounts of tyramine and large quantities should be avoided. MAOI-B drugs form an irreversible bond to monoamine oxidase enzymes which lasts approximately two weeks, until the cell has made new enzymes. Licorice does not interact with MAOI medications. Vitamin E does not interact with MAOI medications.

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Topics: Communication & Documentation Disease Prevention Medication and Blood Products Psychiatric Medications

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