Question 1

If an adverse reaction to a MVMP is experienced,either alone or in combination with a drug,this should be reported to the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) National Institute of Health 
B) American Medical Association 
C) Medwatch program of the FDA 
D) Department of Consumer Affairs 
A) National Institute of Health 
B) American Medical Association 
C) Medwatch program of the FDA 
D) Department of Consumer Affairs C

Question 2

A patient is using a sulfonamide and asks if it is OK to use a MVMP.The MVMP could cause problems because it contains ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) folic acid 
C) iron 
D) magnesium 
A) vitamin C 
B) folic acid 
C) iron 
D) magnesium B

Question 3

There are many multiple vitamin/mineral preparations or MVMPs available commercially.However,they all are now ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) standardized as to their number of vitamins and minerals 
B) standardized as to their dosages 
C) manufactured under government controlled conditions 
D) None of the above 
A) standardized as to their number of vitamins and minerals 
B) standardized as to their dosages 
C) manufactured under government controlled conditions 
D) None of the above D

Question 4

A clinical use of larger doses of certain vitamins and minerals is indicated in case of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B₁₂ and smoking 
B) calcium and vitamin D to prevent or reduce progression of osteoporosis 
C) iron and pernicious anemia 
D) All of the above 
A) vitamin B₁₂ and smoking 
B) calcium and vitamin D to prevent or reduce progression of osteoporosis 
C) iron and pernicious anemia 
D) All of the above

Question 5

Large doses of vitamin C can interfere with the action of certain drugs because vitamin C can significantly alter the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) acidity of the urine 
B) metabolism of drugs 
C) peristalsis of the intestine 
D) plasma protein binding 
A) acidity of the urine 
B) metabolism of drugs 
C) peristalsis of the intestine 
D) plasma protein binding

Question 6

Vitamins and minerals can function in the body as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) a source of energy 
B) cofactors for enzymes 
C) important constituents of cell membranes 
D) promoters of oxidation processes 
A) a source of energy 
B) cofactors for enzymes 
C) important constituents of cell membranes 
D) promoters of oxidation processes

Question 7

It is possible to overdose on MVMPs if taken in excess by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) toddlers 
B) AIDS patients 
C) frail older individuals 
D) cancer patients 
A) toddlers 
B) AIDS patients 
C) frail older individuals 
D) cancer patients

Question 8

A patient is using an anticoagulant and asks if it is OK to use a MVMP.The MVMP could cause problems because it contains ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin K 
C) calcium 
D) selenium 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin K 
C) calcium 
D) selenium

Question 9

A patient is using phenytoin and might be told to supplement with ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B₆ 
B) vitamin D 
C) chromium 
D) magnesium 
A) vitamin B₆ 
B) vitamin D 
C) chromium 
D) magnesium

Question 10

Since laboratory studies have shown that antioxidants can decrease the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases,MVMPs ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) are recommended to decrease the risk of cancer 
B) are recommended to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases 
C) have not been clinically shown to decrease the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases 
D) have, however, been shown to be beneficial for certain anemias 
A) are recommended to decrease the risk of cancer 
B) are recommended to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases 
C) have not been clinically shown to decrease the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases 
D) have, however, been shown to be beneficial for certain anemias

Question 11

If MVMPs are used,it is best to use preparations that ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) are approved by the Department of Health 
B) have been tested by the National Institute of Health 
C) are recommended by the American Medical Association 
D) are manufactured by a reputable manufacturing company 
A) are approved by the Department of Health 
B) have been tested by the National Institute of Health 
C) are recommended by the American Medical Association 
D) are manufactured by a reputable manufacturing company

Question 12

Vitamin and mineral deficiency states ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) are still quite common in this country even in healthy individuals 
B) can occur in healthy individuals even on a balanced diet 
C) are still quite prevalent in healthy older individuals even on a balanced diet 
D) can occur during pregnancy in healthy women even on a balanced diet 
A) are still quite common in this country even in healthy individuals 
B) can occur in healthy individuals even on a balanced diet 
C) are still quite prevalent in healthy older individuals even on a balanced diet 
D) can occur during pregnancy in healthy women even on a balanced diet

Question 13

The intake of large doses of vitamins or minerals might not help but is safe since ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) these are natural products necessary for bodily functions 
B) excesses are quickly metabolized before toxicity occurs 
C) excesses are quickly excreted before toxicity occurs 
D) None of the above 
A) these are natural products necessary for bodily functions 
B) excesses are quickly metabolized before toxicity occurs 
C) excesses are quickly excreted before toxicity occurs 
D) None of the above

If an adverse reaction to a MVMP is experienced,either alone or in combination with a drug,this should be reported to the ____________.

A patient is using a sulfonamide and asks if it is OK to use a MVMP.The MVMP could cause problems because it contains ____________.

There are many multiple vitamin/mineral preparations or MVMPs available commercially.However,they all are now ____________.

A clinical use of larger doses of certain vitamins and minerals is indicated in case of ____________.

Large doses of vitamin C can interfere with the action of certain drugs because vitamin C can significantly alter the ____________.

Vitamins and minerals can function in the body as ____________.

It is possible to overdose on MVMPs if taken in excess by ____________.

A patient is using an anticoagulant and asks if it is OK to use a MVMP.The MVMP could cause problems because it contains ____________.

A patient is using phenytoin and might be told to supplement with ____________.

Since laboratory studies have shown that antioxidants can decrease the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases,MVMPs ____________.

If MVMPs are used,it is best to use preparations that ____________.

Vitamin and mineral deficiency states ____________.

The intake of large doses of vitamins or minerals might not help but is safe since ____________.

Introduction

Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Action

Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing

Adverse Drug Reactions

Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System

Antihypertensive

Drug Therapy of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Its Repercussions

Drug Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiac Arrhythmias

Drug Therapy for Pulmonary Disorders

Anesthetic Agents

Drugs for the Treatment of Pain and Inflammation

Drug Treatment for Arthritis-Related Conditions

Selective Topics in Endocrine Pharmacology

Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis and Diabetes

Drugs for Epilepsy and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Antispasticity Medications and Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Pharmacologic Management of Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

Drug Treatment for Depression and Anxiety

Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Illness

Antimicrobial Agents

Antiviral Agents and Selected Drugs for Fungal Infections

Cytotoxic Agents and Immune Modulation

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Topical Drugs and Treatments Used in Wound Management

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pharmacology

Drugs of Abuse: Anabolic Steroids and Other Doping Agents

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Exam 24: Vitamins and Minerals

If an adverse reaction to a MVMP is experienced,either alone or in combination with a drug,this should be reported to the ____________.

A patient is using a sulfonamide and asks if it is OK to use a MVMP.The MVMP could cause problems because it contains ____________.

There are many multiple vitamin/mineral preparations or MVMPs available commercially.However,they all are now ____________.

A clinical use of larger doses of certain vitamins and minerals is indicated in case of ____________.

Large doses of vitamin C can interfere with the action of certain drugs because vitamin C can significantly alter the ____________.

Vitamins and minerals can function in the body as ____________.

It is possible to overdose on MVMPs if taken in excess by ____________.

A patient is using an anticoagulant and asks if it is OK to use a MVMP.The MVMP could cause problems because it contains ____________.

A patient is using phenytoin and might be told to supplement with ____________.

Since laboratory studies have shown that antioxidants can decrease the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases,MVMPs ____________.

If MVMPs are used,it is best to use preparations that ____________.

Vitamin and mineral deficiency states ____________.

The intake of large doses of vitamins or minerals might not help but is safe since ____________.

Introduction

Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Action

Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing

Adverse Drug Reactions

Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System

Antihypertensive

Drug Therapy of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Its Repercussions

Drug Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiac Arrhythmias

Drug Therapy for Pulmonary Disorders

Anesthetic Agents

Drugs for the Treatment of Pain and Inflammation

Drug Treatment for Arthritis-Related Conditions

Selective Topics in Endocrine Pharmacology

Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis and Diabetes

Drugs for Epilepsy and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Antispasticity Medications and Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Pharmacologic Management of Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

Drug Treatment for Depression and Anxiety

Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Illness

Antimicrobial Agents

Antiviral Agents and Selected Drugs for Fungal Infections

Cytotoxic Agents and Immune Modulation

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Topical Drugs and Treatments Used in Wound Management

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pharmacology

Drugs of Abuse: Anabolic Steroids and Other Doping Agents

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