Question 1

Alexander is administering a medication via injection to his patient.Therefore, his patient is receiving the drug:

Accepted Answer

A) intravenously. 
B) intramuscularly. 
C) subcutaneously. 
D) All of the above are possible routes. 
E) None of the above could be correct. 
A) intravenously. 
B) intramuscularly. 
C) subcutaneously. 
D) All of the above are possible routes. 
E) None of the above could be correct.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication used for treating headaches or pain. 
B) Over-the-counter medications are less potent than prescription medications. 
C) People are more likely to self-medicate with prescription medications rather than over-the-counter medications. 
D) a and b 
E) all of the above 
A) Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication used for treating headaches or pain. 
B) Over-the-counter medications are less potent than prescription medications. 
C) People are more likely to self-medicate with prescription medications rather than over-the-counter medications. 
D) a and b 
E) all of the above

Question 3

Case Studies
Emma Wiseman is an eighty-five-year-old widow and retired elementary school teacher.She lives alone and her closest relatives live about an hour away.She has a past medical history of breast cancer, hypertension, and osteoporosis.Emma currently takes 6 medications.She has been having difficulty opening her medication bottles and decided to put all of her pills into one container.After doing this she realizes that some of them look the same and she is unsure which medication she should take with her dinner.
-Emma reports that she has had decreased appetite and weight loss over the last 3 days.She may be suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A) a medication error. 
B) medication side effects. 
C) anorexia. 
D) none of the above 
A) a medication error. 
B) medication side effects. 
C) anorexia. 
D) none of the above

Question 4

Glenn has been on corticosteroids for many years.Long-term use may cause:

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) diabetes. 
D) both a and b 
E) both b and c 
A) weight loss. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) diabetes. 
D) both a and b 
E) both b and c

Question 5

Which statement about dietary supplements is false?.

Accepted Answer

A) The effective compounds in all common herbal remedies have been identified. 
B) Unlike drugs, dietary supplements do not need to be approved by the FDA before they are marketed. 
C) Based on recent analyses of herbal products, their labels are often misleading in terms of the species and dosage of herb provided. 
D) Growing conditions for the plants used can influence the chemical composition of an herbal product. 
A) The effective compounds in all common herbal remedies have been identified. 
B) Unlike drugs, dietary supplements do not need to be approved by the FDA before they are marketed. 
C) Based on recent analyses of herbal products, their labels are often misleading in terms of the species and dosage of herb provided. 
D) Growing conditions for the plants used can influence the chemical composition of an herbal product.

Question 6

Ms.Brown has experienced unwanted weight loss and has been complaining of nausea.After reviewing her chart, the physician discovered Ms.Brown was prescribed _____ at her last appointment.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium supplements 
B) vitamin C supplements 
C) digitalis 
D) antiemetics 
A) calcium supplements 
B) vitamin C supplements 
C) digitalis 
D) antiemetics

Question 7

Ralph needs to control his intake of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) chocolate 
B) spinach 
C) chicken wings 
D) applesauce 
A) chocolate 
B) spinach 
C) chicken wings 
D) applesauce

Question 8

Methotrexate resembles the structure of

Accepted Answer

A) niacin. 
B) calcium. 
C) iron. 
D) folate. 
A) niacin. 
B) calcium. 
C) iron. 
D) folate.

Question 9

Samantha is providing her patient with education regarding warfarin.She encourages her patient to:

Accepted Answer

A) maintain her intake of green leafy vegetables. 
B) increase her intake of green leafy vegetables. 
C) supplement with dong quai. 
D) supplement with vitamin K. 
A) maintain her intake of green leafy vegetables. 
B) increase her intake of green leafy vegetables. 
C) supplement with dong quai. 
D) supplement with vitamin K.

Question 10

Upon further examination, one of the medications is identified as an herbal supplement that may treat dementia and memory deficits.It is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) garlic 
B) ginger 
C) gingko 
D) ginseng 
A) garlic 
B) ginger 
C) gingko 
D) ginseng

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Over-the-counter medications are stronger than prescription medications. 
B) Over-the-counter drugs ordinarily don't cause side effects when used as directed. 
C) Clients who use over-the-counter medications are at greater risk of serious side effects. 
D) Using prescription medications is far more difficult compared to over-the-counter medications. 
A) Over-the-counter medications are stronger than prescription medications. 
B) Over-the-counter drugs ordinarily don't cause side effects when used as directed. 
C) Clients who use over-the-counter medications are at greater risk of serious side effects. 
D) Using prescription medications is far more difficult compared to over-the-counter medications.

Question 12

Why are the elderly most vulnerable to adverse effects from medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Impaired function of the liver or kidneys 
B) Inability to afford multiple medications 
C) The focus on older adults among clinical trials 
D) Susceptibility to acute infections 
A) Impaired function of the liver or kidneys 
B) Inability to afford multiple medications 
C) The focus on older adults among clinical trials 
D) Susceptibility to acute infections

Question 13

While reviewing Mr.Jermaine's laboratory results, you find that his potassium level is very low.Which of his following medications would be the probable cause?

Accepted Answer

A) Bile acid binders 
B) Tetracycline 
C) Warfarin 
D) Diuretics 
A) Bile acid binders 
B) Tetracycline 
C) Warfarin 
D) Diuretics

Question 14

Which of the following is not a role of the FDA?

Accepted Answer

A) Monitor adverse events after drugs are marketed 
B) Make sure product labeling of drugs always remains the same 
C) Withdraw drugs from the market when they present unacceptable risks to health 
D) Encourage health professionals and consumers to report medication problems 
A) Monitor adverse events after drugs are marketed 
B) Make sure product labeling of drugs always remains the same 
C) Withdraw drugs from the market when they present unacceptable risks to health 
D) Encourage health professionals and consumers to report medication problems

Question 15

Case Studies
Emma Wiseman is an eighty-five-year-old widow and retired elementary school teacher.She lives alone and her closest relatives live about an hour away.She has a past medical history of breast cancer, hypertension, and osteoporosis.Emma currently takes 6 medications.She has been having difficulty opening her medication bottles and decided to put all of her pills into one container.After doing this she realizes that some of them look the same and she is unsure which medication she should take with her dinner.
-Emma should:

Accepted Answer

A) take any pill. 
B) contact her pharmacist. 
C) stop her medications. 
D) purchase OTC medications instead. 
A) take any pill. 
B) contact her pharmacist. 
C) stop her medications. 
D) purchase OTC medications instead.

Question 16

What is the difference between a generic and name-brand version of a prescription medication?

Accepted Answer

A) They are chemically different 
B) The dosage form and route of administration differ 
C) The name-brand version is slightly less expensive 
D) They are sold under different names 
A) They are chemically different 
B) The dosage form and route of administration differ 
C) The name-brand version is slightly less expensive 
D) They are sold under different names

Question 17

Which of the following medications does not usually encourage weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A) Amphetamines 
B) Dronabinol 
C) Prednisone 
D) Megestrol acetate 
A) Amphetamines 
B) Dronabinol 
C) Prednisone 
D) Megestrol acetate

Question 18

Who is responsible for approving sales of new medications and inspecting facilities where drugs are manufactured?

Accepted Answer

A) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 
B) Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C) United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)  
A) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 
B) Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C) United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)

Question 19

Mrs.Appleton has been diagnosed with depression and her physician has prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.He instructs her to avoid consuming large amounts of tyramine.All of the following foods should be restricted on Mrs.Appleton's diet except

Accepted Answer

A) aged cheese. 
B) oranges. 
C) mushrooms. 
D) sausage. 
A) aged cheese. 
B) oranges. 
C) mushrooms. 
D) sausage.

Question 20

With enough research and experience to support its use, _____ may become _____.

Accepted Answer

A) conventional therapy, complementary therapy 
B) conventional therapy, alternative therapy 
C) complementary therapy, conventional therapy 
D) complementary therapy, alternative therapy 
A) conventional therapy, complementary therapy 
B) conventional therapy, alternative therapy 
C) complementary therapy, conventional therapy 
D) complementary therapy, alternative therapy

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

Alexander is administering a medication via injection to his patient.Therefore, his patient is receiving the drug:

Which of the following statements is true?

Glenn has been on corticosteroids for many years.Long-term use may cause:

Which statement about dietary supplements is false?.

Ms.Brown has experienced unwanted weight loss and has been complaining of nausea.After reviewing her chart, the physician discovered Ms.Brown was prescribed _____ at her last appointment.

Ralph needs to control his intake of _____.

Methotrexate resembles the structure of

Samantha is providing her patient with education regarding warfarin.She encourages her patient to:

Upon further examination, one of the medications is identified as an herbal supplement that may treat dementia and memory deficits.It is _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Why are the elderly most vulnerable to adverse effects from medications?

While reviewing Mr.Jermaine's laboratory results, you find that his potassium level is very low.Which of his following medications would be the probable cause?

Which of the following is not a role of the FDA?

What is the difference between a generic and name-brand version of a prescription medication?

Which of the following medications does not usually encourage weight gain?

Who is responsible for approving sales of new medications and inspecting facilities where drugs are manufactured?

Mrs.Appleton has been diagnosed with depression and her physician has prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.He instructs her to avoid consuming large amounts of tyramine.All of the following foods should be restricted on Mrs.Appleton's diet except

With enough research and experience to support its use, _____ may become _____.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

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

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

With enough research and experience to support its use, _ may become _.