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

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An example of guided imagery is when a person tries to reverse the disease process by using mental pictures. ​

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Valerian
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used to treat erectile dysfunction
used to improve memory
used for wound healing; can cause liver damage
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Valerian
used to treat erectile dysfunction
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bioelectrical therapies
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a therapy that involves inserting thin needles into the skin at specific anatomical points, allegedly to correct disruptions in the flow of energy within the body
medications that increase liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing many vitamins
a practice based on the theory that substances believed to cause certain symptoms are prescribed for curing the same symptoms, but are given in extremely diluted amounts
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bioelectrical therapies
a therapy that involves inserting thin needles into the skin at specific anatomical points, allegedly to correct disruptions in the flow of energy within the body
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Ginkgo
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treatment of anxiety, stress, insomnia
used to treat cancer and arthritis; may cause hepatitis and liver failure
used to reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol; side effects include breath and body odor
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Ginkgo
treatment of anxiety, stress, insomnia
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Which food should not be eaten in a tyramine-controlled diet?

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A complementary and alternative medicine that is classified as a biologically based therapy is:

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Which food has been shown to raise blood levels of a variety of medications? ​

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Which side effects might be expected from long-term use of corticosteroids? ​

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Which substance can alter sodium and potassium concentrations?

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Feverfew is often taken to treat:

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Anticonvulsant drugs may increase levels of enzymes that metabolize:

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antiemetics
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drugs that control or kill cancer cells
an alternative medical system based on the unproven theory that spinal manipulation can restore health
medications that increase liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing many vitamins
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antiemetics
drugs that control or kill cancer cells
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Grapefruit juice can increase the physiological effects of some drugs by:

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Consistency in herbal supplements is not guaranteed because:

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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, valerian, and St. John's wort.  -Because Mr. Salazar is taking lovastatin, he should be counseled to avoid:

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Chaparral
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relieves menopausal symptoms
treatment of anxiety, stress, insomnia
relieves insomnia with little side-effects
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Chaparral
relieves menopausal symptoms
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Describe how you would counsel a patient who is taking herbal supplements to treat a medical condition. ​

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analgesics
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medications that increase liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing many vitamins
drugs that prevent vomiting
a technique in which individuals are trained to gain voluntary control of certain physiological processes, such as skin temperature or brain wave activity, to help reduce stress and anxiety
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analgesics
medications that increase liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing many vitamins
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Saw palmetto
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treatment of digestive system disorders; has possible interactions with diuretics, causing excessive potassium loss
used to treat enlarged prostate
treatment of anxiety, stress, insomnia
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Saw palmetto
treatment of digestive system disorders; has possible interactions with diuretics, causing excessive potassium loss
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The drug warfarin is structurally similar to:

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