Question 1

In what way can foods alter medication absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Binding to drugs 
B) Inactivating enzymes that metabolize drugs 
C) Altering drug reabsorption by the kidneys 
D) All of the above 
A) Binding to drugs 
B) Inactivating enzymes that metabolize drugs 
C) Altering drug reabsorption by the kidneys 
D) All of the above A

Question 2

Which of the following patients would be most likely to experience adverse effects from drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Pregnant and nursing women 
B) Young adult males 
C) People with a cold 
D) People with diabetes 
A) Pregnant and nursing women 
B) Young adult males 
C) People with a cold 
D) People with diabetes A

Question 3

St.John's wort is commonly taken by consumers who wish to

Accepted Answer

A) relieve depression and anxiety. 
B) protect liver tissue. 
C) lower blood lipids. 
D) enhance their memory. 
A) relieve depression and anxiety. 
B) protect liver tissue. 
C) lower blood lipids. 
D) enhance their memory. A

Question 4

Which of the following is a prohibited term in clinical documentation?

Accepted Answer

A) IU 
B) mg 
C) Unit 
D) 0.1 mg 
A) IU 
B) mg 
C) Unit 
D) 0.1 mg

Question 5

Which of these is not a safety concern regarding the use of herbal products?

Accepted Answer

A) Contamination with lead, arsenic, or mercury 
B) Adulteration of the product 
C) Intentional or accidental substitutions of one plant species for another 
D) Excessive amounts of time spent with health care provider discussing the use of herbal products, leaving little time left over to discuss other medical concerns 
A) Contamination with lead, arsenic, or mercury 
B) Adulteration of the product 
C) Intentional or accidental substitutions of one plant species for another 
D) Excessive amounts of time spent with health care provider discussing the use of herbal products, leaving little time left over to discuss other medical concerns

Question 6

Most health care professionals need to learn more about

Accepted Answer

A) conventional therapies. 
B) complementary therapies. 
C) over-the-counter medicines. 
D) prescription medicines. 
A) conventional therapies. 
B) complementary therapies. 
C) over-the-counter medicines. 
D) prescription medicines.

Question 7

Which of the following medical abbreviations can be mistaken for "every day"?

Accepted Answer

A) TWA 
B) TIW 
C) TID 
D) QOD 
A) TWA 
B) TIW 
C) TID 
D) QOD

Question 8

Upon reviewing his medications, we can assume that Ralph suffers from:

Accepted Answer

A) obesity. 
B) diabetes. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) cardiovascular disease. 
A) obesity. 
B) diabetes. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) cardiovascular disease.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a common category of diet-drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

A) Drugs may alter food intake. 
B) Foods may alter the motivation to take the drugs. 
C) Drugs may alter nutrient absorption. 
D) Foods can alter drug absorption. 
A) Drugs may alter food intake. 
B) Foods may alter the motivation to take the drugs. 
C) Drugs may alter nutrient absorption. 
D) Foods can alter drug absorption.

Question 10

Mr.White has been prescribed corticosteroids.He should expect:

Accepted Answer

A) suppression of appetite. 
B) weight loss. 
C) reduced depression. 
D) increased appetite. 
E) all of the above 
A) suppression of appetite. 
B) weight loss. 
C) reduced depression. 
D) increased appetite. 
E) all of the above

Question 11

Which of the following classifications of medication can affect nutrition status?

Accepted Answer

A) Antidepressants 
B) Antibiotics 
C) Central nervous system stimulants 
D) All of the above 
A) Antidepressants 
B) Antibiotics 
C) Central nervous system stimulants 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Patients taking warfarin should aim to have a consistent _____ intake from day to day.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin D 
C) vitamin B12 
D) vitamin K 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin D 
C) vitamin B12 
D) vitamin K

Question 13

Which of the following is not a drug-induced side effect that can limit food intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Drowsiness 
B) Confusion 
C) Lack of satiety 
D) Fatigue 
A) Drowsiness 
B) Confusion 
C) Lack of satiety 
D) Fatigue

Question 14

Policy changes and programs to prevent medication errors include:

Accepted Answer

A) storing different drugs in similar packaging. 
B) removing pill-form medications from their original containers prior to administration. 
C) scanning bar codes on patient ID bracelets that return error messages to alert health care professionals if the drug or dosage is not appropriate for the patient. 
D) informing physicians about the importance of writing clearly when using abbreviations such as hs and Q.D. 
A) storing different drugs in similar packaging. 
B) removing pill-form medications from their original containers prior to administration. 
C) scanning bar codes on patient ID bracelets that return error messages to alert health care professionals if the drug or dosage is not appropriate for the patient. 
D) informing physicians about the importance of writing clearly when using abbreviations such as hs and Q.D.

Question 15

Amphetamines can alter food intake by

Accepted Answer

A) suppressing the appetite. 
B) changing taste perception. 
C) producing mouth ulcers. 
D) a and b 
E) a, b and c 
A) suppressing the appetite. 
B) changing taste perception. 
C) producing mouth ulcers. 
D) a and b 
E) a, b and c

Question 16

Prolonged use of anticonvulsants can affect

Accepted Answer

A) folate metabolism. 
B) vitamin K metabolism. 
C) vitamin D metabolism. 
D) all of the above 
A) folate metabolism. 
B) vitamin K metabolism. 
C) vitamin D metabolism. 
D) all of the above

Question 17

Altered excretion of potassium, magnesium, and calcium are side effects associated with the use of

Accepted Answer

A) narcotics. 
B) antihypertensives. 
C) diuretics. 
D) laxatives. 
A) narcotics. 
B) antihypertensives. 
C) diuretics. 
D) laxatives.

Question 18

Why would a patient with a prescription for methotrexate also be prescribed leucovorin?

Accepted Answer

A) To decrease nausea 
B) To increase appetite 
C) To provide folate in a usable form 
D) To provide iron in a usable form 
A) To decrease nausea 
B) To increase appetite 
C) To provide folate in a usable form 
D) To provide iron in a usable form

Question 19

Physicians who refer patients for complementary therapies while continuing to provide standard treatments are practicing what is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) integrative medicine. 
B) complementary medicine. 
C) alternative medicine. 
D) conventional medicine. 
A) integrative medicine. 
B) complementary medicine. 
C) alternative medicine. 
D) conventional medicine.

Question 20

Medications can influence food intake by

Accepted Answer

A) suppressing the appetite. 
B) heightening the appetite. 
C) causing complications that make it difficult to eat. 
D) a and c only 
E) a, b and c 
A) suppressing the appetite. 
B) heightening the appetite. 
C) causing complications that make it difficult to eat. 
D) a and c only 
E) a, b and c

Exam 19: Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

In what way can foods alter medication absorption?

Which of the following patients would be most likely to experience adverse effects from drugs?

St.John's wort is commonly taken by consumers who wish to

Which of the following is a prohibited term in clinical documentation?

Which of these is not a safety concern regarding the use of herbal products?

Most health care professionals need to learn more about

Which of the following medical abbreviations can be mistaken for "every day"?

Upon reviewing his medications, we can assume that Ralph suffers from:

Which of the following is not a common category of diet-drug interactions?

Mr.White has been prescribed corticosteroids.He should expect:

Which of the following classifications of medication can affect nutrition status?

Patients taking warfarin should aim to have a consistent _____ intake from day to day.

Which of the following is not a drug-induced side effect that can limit food intake?

Policy changes and programs to prevent medication errors include:

Amphetamines can alter food intake by

Prolonged use of anticonvulsants can affect

Altered excretion of potassium, magnesium, and calcium are side effects associated with the use of

Why would a patient with a prescription for methotrexate also be prescribed leucovorin?

Physicians who refer patients for complementary therapies while continuing to provide standard treatments are practicing what is known as:

Medications can influence food intake by

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Planning a Healthy Diet

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The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

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Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

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