Question 1

Which medication is considered an OTC drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Lovastatin 
C) Warfarin 
D) All of the above 
A) Aspirin 
B) Lovastatin 
C) Warfarin 
D) All of the above

Question 2

Why would a patient with a seizure disorder who is prescribed phenobarbital also be advised to take vitamins D and K?

Accepted Answer

A) Phenobarbital interferes with the metabolism of vitamins D and K. 
B) This supplement combination prevents rickets and osteoporosis. 
C) Phenobarbital decreases the body's ability to make these nutrients. 
D) Both a and b 
A) Phenobarbital interferes with the metabolism of vitamins D and K. 
B) This supplement combination prevents rickets and osteoporosis. 
C) Phenobarbital decreases the body's ability to make these nutrients. 
D) Both a and b

Question 3

Which of the following medications can stimulate food intake and encourage weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A) Antipsychotics 
B) Corticosteroids 
C) Sedatives 
D) Both a and b 
A) Antipsychotics 
B) Corticosteroids 
C) Sedatives 
D) Both a and b

Question 4

Mr.Ahmed has bladder cancer.His appetite, intake, and weight have declined over the past few weeks.The doctor prescribes _____ to increase his intake.

Accepted Answer

A) methotrexate 
B) Megace 
C) amphetamines 
D) liver enzymes 
A) methotrexate 
B) Megace 
C) amphetamines 
D) liver enzymes

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Warfarin is an anticlotting agent that resembles vitamin K. 
B) The prescribed warfarin dose is dependant on the amount of vitamin K in the diet. 
C) Dietary supplements of vitamin A can interact with warfarin. 
D) Garlic is an herb that can interact with warfarin. 
A) Warfarin is an anticlotting agent that resembles vitamin K. 
B) The prescribed warfarin dose is dependant on the amount of vitamin K in the diet. 
C) Dietary supplements of vitamin A can interact with warfarin. 
D) Garlic is an herb that can interact with warfarin.

Question 6

Which of the following can affect medication absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiber 
B) Phytates 
C) Minerals 
D) a and b only 
E) a, b and c 
A) Fiber 
B) Phytates 
C) Minerals 
D) a and b only 
E) a, b and c

Question 7

Consumers rarely find _____ listed on supplement labels.

Accepted Answer

A) adverse effects of herbs 
B) the name of the manufacturer 
C) ambiguous statements about health benefits 
D) incorrect information about herb species or potency 
A) adverse effects of herbs 
B) the name of the manufacturer 
C) ambiguous statements about health benefits 
D) incorrect information about herb species or potency

Question 8

Diet-related factors that can influence medication absorption include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) stomach emptying rate. 
B) stomach acidity. 
C) large intestine emptying rate. 
D) interactions with food components. 
A) stomach emptying rate. 
B) stomach acidity. 
C) large intestine emptying rate. 
D) interactions with food components.

Question 9

Mr.Williams, 88 years old, has just been discharged from the hospital after suffering from a heart attack.The physician wrote three prescriptions for him to get filled.Which of the following statements needs consideration?

Accepted Answer

A) Mr.Williams needs assistance obtaining the prescriptions due to financial difficulties. 
B) Mr.Williams has already had a previous heart attack. 
C) Mr.Williams is using a new pharmacy closer to his home versus the one he fills his regular prescriptions at. 
D) a and c 
A) Mr.Williams needs assistance obtaining the prescriptions due to financial difficulties. 
B) Mr.Williams has already had a previous heart attack. 
C) Mr.Williams is using a new pharmacy closer to his home versus the one he fills his regular prescriptions at. 
D) a and c

Question 10

What is "a preventable action that causes inappropriate medication use or patient harm due to mistakes made by a health professional or patient"?

Accepted Answer

A) Misdiagnosis 
B) Drug-drug interaction 
C) Medication error 
D) Drug-diet interaction 
A) Misdiagnosis 
B) Drug-drug interaction 
C) Medication error 
D) Drug-diet interaction

Question 11

Prescription medication "XYZ" has just earned its patent.On average, how many years will a consumer need to wait to find a generic version?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 years 
B) 10 years 
C) 15 years 
D) 20 years 
A) 5 years 
B) 10 years 
C) 15 years 
D) 20 years

Question 12

Chemotherapy alters nutrient absorption by

Accepted Answer

A) binding to nutrients. 
B) damaging mucosal cells. 
C) displacing nutrients from their plasma protein carriers. 
D) all of the above 
A) binding to nutrients. 
B) damaging mucosal cells. 
C) displacing nutrients from their plasma protein carriers. 
D) all of the above

Question 13

When physicians prescribe the use of corticosteroids, they raise the risk of

Accepted Answer

A) osteomalacia. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) iron deficiency. 
D) folate deficiency. 
A) osteomalacia. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) iron deficiency. 
D) folate deficiency.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Hormonal agents don't cause weight and appetite changes. 
B) Immunosuppressants can cause bone loss. 
C) Corticosteroids can cause B6 deficiency. 
D) All of the above 
A) Hormonal agents don't cause weight and appetite changes. 
B) Immunosuppressants can cause bone loss. 
C) Corticosteroids can cause B6 deficiency. 
D) All of the above

Question 15

What would a patient consuming an average of 5,000 mg of sodium daily while on lithium therapy be at risk of?

Accepted Answer

A) Losing excessive protein in the urine 
B) Losing excessive calcium in the urine 
C) Losing excessive lithium in the urine 
D) Losing excessive magnesium in the urine 
A) Losing excessive protein in the urine 
B) Losing excessive calcium in the urine 
C) Losing excessive lithium in the urine 
D) Losing excessive magnesium in the urine

Question 16

Betty has been prescribed an antiulcer agent.Her physician will monitor Betty's _____ for side effects.

Accepted Answer

A) iron status 
B) GI comfort 
C) renal function 
D) sodium excretion 
A) iron status 
B) GI comfort 
C) renal function 
D) sodium excretion

Question 17

In order to limit the risks of drug-related side effects, the most important step health care professionals can take is to know

Accepted Answer

A) how diet and drugs interact. 
B) what and how much medications and supplements a client is taking. 
C) when the client is taking medications and/or supplements. 
D) why the client is taking medications and/or supplements. 
A) how diet and drugs interact. 
B) what and how much medications and supplements a client is taking. 
C) when the client is taking medications and/or supplements. 
D) why the client is taking medications and/or supplements.

Question 18

A possible side effect of some antibiotics, like ciprofloxacin, is

Accepted Answer

A) dry mouth. 
B) reduced calcium absorption. 
C) reduced iron absorption. 
D) enhanced tumor growth. 
A) dry mouth. 
B) reduced calcium absorption. 
C) reduced iron absorption. 
D) enhanced tumor growth.

Question 19

Mrs.Appleton has been diagnosed with depression and her physician has prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.Why does the physician instruct her to avoid consuming large amounts of tyramine?

Accepted Answer

A) The interaction of MAO and tyramine can alter metabolism by stimulating the release of norepinephrine. 
B) The interaction of MAO and tyramine can alter metabolism by stimulating the release of epinephrine. 
C) The tyramine can block the action of the enzyme responsible for inactivating the MAO inhibitor. 
D) The MAO inhibitor can block the action of the enzyme responsible for activating the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
A) The interaction of MAO and tyramine can alter metabolism by stimulating the release of norepinephrine. 
B) The interaction of MAO and tyramine can alter metabolism by stimulating the release of epinephrine. 
C) The tyramine can block the action of the enzyme responsible for inactivating the MAO inhibitor. 
D) The MAO inhibitor can block the action of the enzyme responsible for activating the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Question 20

The top-selling herbal supplements in the U.S.include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) St.John's wort. 
B) ginseng. 
C) echinacea. 
D) kava kava. 
A) St.John's wort. 
B) ginseng. 
C) echinacea. 
D) kava kava.

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

Which medication is considered an OTC drug?

Why would a patient with a seizure disorder who is prescribed phenobarbital also be advised to take vitamins D and K?

Which of the following medications can stimulate food intake and encourage weight gain?

Mr.Ahmed has bladder cancer.His appetite, intake, and weight have declined over the past few weeks.The doctor prescribes _____ to increase his intake.

Which of the following statements is false?

Which of the following can affect medication absorption?

Consumers rarely find _____ listed on supplement labels.

Diet-related factors that can influence medication absorption include all of the following except:

Mr.Williams, 88 years old, has just been discharged from the hospital after suffering from a heart attack.The physician wrote three prescriptions for him to get filled.Which of the following statements needs consideration?

What is "a preventable action that causes inappropriate medication use or patient harm due to mistakes made by a health professional or patient"?

Prescription medication "XYZ" has just earned its patent.On average, how many years will a consumer need to wait to find a generic version?

Chemotherapy alters nutrient absorption by

When physicians prescribe the use of corticosteroids, they raise the risk of

Which of the following statements is true?

What would a patient consuming an average of 5,000 mg of sodium daily while on lithium therapy be at risk of?

Betty has been prescribed an antiulcer agent.Her physician will monitor Betty's _____ for side effects.

In order to limit the risks of drug-related side effects, the most important step health care professionals can take is to know

A possible side effect of some antibiotics, like ciprofloxacin, is

Mrs.Appleton has been diagnosed with depression and her physician has prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.Why does the physician instruct her to avoid consuming large amounts of tyramine?

The top-selling herbal supplements in the U.S.include all of the following except:

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

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