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What precaution should be taken when administering MAO inhibitors?

Administer with dairy products
Check for recent vitamin levels
Check for recent fever in the patient
Don't mix with any dairy product, don't give with antacids, and check for food high in tyramine

The correct answer is: Don't mix with any dairy product, don't give with antacids, and check for food high in tyramine

When administering MAO inhibitors, it is crucial not to mix them with any dairy products, avoid giving them with antacids, and check for foods that are high in tyramine. This is because MAO inhibitors can interact with these substances and lead to severe and potentially life-threatening side effects such as hypertensive crisis. Therefore, ensuring that the patient avoids these substances while on MAO inhibitors is vital for their safety and well-being. The other options are incorrect: A. Administering with dairy products is contraindicated as mentioned earlier. B. Checking for recent vitamin levels is not directly related to the administration of MAO inhibitors. C. Checking for recent fever in the patient is important for assessing their overall health status but is not a specific precaution related to administering MAO inhibitors.