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

The amount of lithium reabsorbed in the kidneys is similar to the amount of ____ that is reabsorbed, so dehydration can result in lithium retention. ​

Which method is based on the theory that "like cures like?"

Describe how using herbal supplements to treat illnesses can cause safety concerns.

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

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

What is the purpose of MedWatch?

Provide examples of drug-induced side effects that can limit food intake. ​

Chamomile has been shown to have an interaction with which type of drug? ​

Mr. White has been prescribed corticosteroids. He should expect ____. ​

In which way can a diet-drug interaction alter nutrient excretion? ​

Loss of drug potency associated with metabolism by liver enzymes is referred to as ____.

A patient who is taking an MAOI should avoid which lunchtime entrée? ​

Ralph Mitchell is a 53-year-old male. He is happily married with three children and has his own business. Today, he is having his yearly physical. He lists the following medications on his "Patient History" paperwork: aspirin, lovastatin, hydrochlorothiazide, warfarin, garlic, and vitamin C. Which of Ralph's medications requires a prescription? ​

The antifungal agent ketoconazole is absorbed better ____. ​

Homeopathic medicine and naturopathic medicine are examples of ____. ​

Emma Wiseman is an 85-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 six 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 three days. She may be suffering from ____. ​