Exam 15: Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident.He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg.According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds.During the course of his hospital stay, he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia.His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol, an MAO inhibitor to treat depression, and an analgesic to treat his pain.Mr.Salazar's wife also reports that he takes several herbal products including, yohimbe, kava kava, valerian, and St.John's wort. -Because Mr.Salazar is taking lovastatin, he should be counseled to avoid:

Individuals using warfarin are advised to:

Which of the following can bind with medications and reduce their absorption?

Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident.He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg.According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds.During the course of his hospital stay, he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia.His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol, an MAO inhibitor to treat depression, and an analgesic to treat his pain.Mr.Salazar's wife also reports that he takes several herbal products including, yohimbe, kava kava, valerian, and St.John's wort. -advice should be given to Mr.Salazar regarding his use of herbal products?

Which of the following is a true statement about OTC drugs?

Why is it recommended that tetracycline be taken on an empty stomach at least two hours before or after consuming dairy products?

Although many medications can cause nausea, it usually subsides after the first few doses.

most common adverse effects of herbs include:

medications most likely to cause nutrient malabsorption are those that:

Which of the following foods has been shown to raise blood levels of a variety of medications?

Medications that reduce stomach acid may impair the absorption of:

Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident.He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg.According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds.During the course of his hospital stay, he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia.His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol, an MAO inhibitor to treat depression, and an analgesic to treat his pain.Mr.Salazar's wife also reports that he takes several herbal products including, yohimbe, kava kava, valerian, and St.John's wort. -Before leaving the hospital, Mr.Salazar will need nutrition education on:

People taking MAO inhibitors should avoid foods containing:

Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident.He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg.According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds.During the course of his hospital stay, he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia.His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol, an MAO inhibitor to treat depression, and an analgesic to treat his pain.Mr.Salazar's wife also reports that he takes several herbal products including, yohimbe, kava kava, valerian, and St.John's wort. -Which herbal product taken by Mr.Salazar may be causing his heart arrhythmia?

Which of the following practices can help to reduce the likelihood of the adverse effects of drugs?