Question 1

Medications that reduce stomach acid may impair the absorption of:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C. 
B) vitamin B12. 
C) glucose. 
D) proteins. 
E) fats. 
A) vitamin C. 
B) vitamin B12. 
C) glucose. 
D) proteins. 
E) fats.

Question 2

According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA),

Accepted Answer

A) herbal supplements must be approved by the FDA. 
B) manufacturers of herbal supplements must provide evidence of a product's safety. 
C) herbal supplements must be priced less than prescription medications. 
D) manufacturers of herbal supplements may make claims about the prevention or treatment of specific diseases. 
E) the FDA must show that a supplement is unsafe before it can stop the sale of an herbal supplement. 
A) herbal supplements must be approved by the FDA. 
B) manufacturers of herbal supplements must provide evidence of a product's safety. 
C) herbal supplements must be priced less than prescription medications. 
D) manufacturers of herbal supplements may make claims about the prevention or treatment of specific diseases. 
E) the FDA must show that a supplement is unsafe before it can stop the sale of an herbal supplement.

Question 3

Meals high in _____ can inhibit the absorption of tricyclic antidepressants due to binding between the dietary component and the drug. ​

Accepted Answer

A) acidic foods 
B) fiber 
C) protein 
D) garlic 
E) fat 
A) acidic foods 
B) fiber 
C) protein 
D) garlic 
E) fat

Question 4

Which herb has been found to inhibit the action of oral contraceptives? ​

Accepted Answer

A) St. John's wort 
B) garlic 
C) ginseng 
D) kava 
E) ginger 
A) St. John's wort 
B) garlic 
C) ginseng 
D) kava 
E) ginger

Question 5

Describe which types of individuals are at high risk for adverse effects from medications.

Accepted Answer

This category includes the populations t

Question 6

Despite the popularity of _____, its benefits for treating the common cold have not been supported by some clinical studies.

Accepted Answer

A) ginseng 
B) St. John's wort 
C) echinacea 
D) garlic 
E) ephedra 
A) ginseng 
B) St. John's wort 
C) echinacea 
D) garlic 
E) ephedra

Question 7

CAM is sometimes used as a buzzword marketing ploy by unscrupulous sellers of worthless treatments. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the problems with determining the effectiveness of an herbal remedy is:

Accepted Answer

A) the lack of a consistent supply of herbs. 
B) the fact that different samples of an herb can have different chemical compositions. 
C) inconsistent labeling of supplements. 
D) differing opinions about the best method for testing herbs. 
E) the inability of testing agencies to collect appropriate samples. 
A) the lack of a consistent supply of herbs. 
B) the fact that different samples of an herb can have different chemical compositions. 
C) inconsistent labeling of supplements. 
D) differing opinions about the best method for testing herbs. 
E) the inability of testing agencies to collect appropriate samples.

Question 9

OTC drugs:

Accepted Answer

A) require medical supervision. 
B) include herbal supplements. 
C) include antibiotics. 
D) are used to treat self-diagnosed illnesses. 
E) are not regulated by the FDA. 
A) require medical supervision. 
B) include herbal supplements. 
C) include antibiotics. 
D) are used to treat self-diagnosed illnesses. 
E) are not regulated by the FDA.

Question 10

Which CAM is biologically based? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ayurveda 
B) meditation 
C) prayer 
D) aromatherapy 
E) refexology 
A) ayurveda 
B) meditation 
C) prayer 
D) aromatherapy 
E) refexology

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: acupuncture

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a technique in which individuals are trained is...

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: Garlic

Accepted Answer

The Answer of used for wound healing; can cause liver is...

Question 13

Which alternative therapy is a form of traditional Chinese medicine? ​

Accepted Answer

A) bioelectromagnetic therapy 
B) acupuncture 
C) chiropractic 
D) therapeutic touch 
E) homeopathic medicine 
A) bioelectromagnetic therapy 
B) acupuncture 
C) chiropractic 
D) therapeutic touch 
E) homeopathic medicine

Question 14

Health practitioners do not need to be aware of patients' use of complementary and alternative therapies. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Case Study 
Ernest Hare is a 75-year-old retired railroad engineer. He has a history of myocardial infarction, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and anxiety. His medications include warfarin, simvastatin, Lopressor, lorazepam, and Lasix. In addition to these prescription drugs, Mr. Hare takes garlic tablets and St. John's wort. 
-Do any of the drugs Mr. Hare is taking prevent him from safely consuming grapefruit? If so, which ones and why? ​

Accepted Answer

​ Yes. Grapefruit should not be consumed

Question 16

The most common adverse effects of herbs include:

Accepted Answer

A) breathing difficulties. 
B) renal failure, seizures, and heart palpitations. 
C) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
D) heart attack or stroke. 
E) cancer. 
A) breathing difficulties. 
B) renal failure, seizures, and heart palpitations. 
C) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
D) heart attack or stroke. 
E) cancer.

Question 17

Which population is least vulnerable to the adverse effects of drugs? ​

Accepted Answer

A) elderly people 
B) pregnant women 
C) middle-aged women 
D) children 
E) infants 
A) elderly people 
B) pregnant women 
C) middle-aged women 
D) children 
E) infants

Question 18

People taking MAO inhibitors should avoid foods containing:

Accepted Answer

A) tyramine. 
B) phenylalanine. 
C) tryptophan. 
D) starch. 
E) high amounts of fat. 
A) tyramine. 
B) phenylalanine. 
C) tryptophan. 
D) starch. 
E) high amounts of fat.

Question 19

The adverse effects of herbs are required to be listed on supplement labels. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which herb can intensify the action of warfarin (Coumadin)? ​

Accepted Answer

A) kava 
B) saw palmetto 
C) garlic 
D) echinacea 
E) black cohosh 
A) kava 
B) saw palmetto 
C) garlic 
D) echinacea 
E) black cohosh

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

Medications that reduce stomach acid may impair the absorption of:

According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA),

Meals high in _____ can inhibit the absorption of tricyclic antidepressants due to binding between the dietary component and the drug. ​

Which herb has been found to inhibit the action of oral contraceptives? ​

Describe which types of individuals are at high risk for adverse effects from medications.

Despite the popularity of _____, its benefits for treating the common cold have not been supported by some clinical studies.

CAM is sometimes used as a buzzword marketing ploy by unscrupulous sellers of worthless treatments. ​

One of the problems with determining the effectiveness of an herbal remedy is:

OTC drugs:

Which CAM is biologically based? ​

Which alternative therapy is a form of traditional Chinese medicine? ​

Health practitioners do not need to be aware of patients' use of complementary and alternative therapies. ​

The most common adverse effects of herbs include:

Which population is least vulnerable to the adverse effects of drugs? ​

People taking MAO inhibitors should avoid foods containing:

The adverse effects of herbs are required to be listed on supplement labels. ​

Which herb can intensify the action of warfarin (Coumadin)? ​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Meals high in _____ can inhibit the absorption of tricyclic antidepressants due to binding between the dietary component and the drug.

Which herb has been found to inhibit the action of oral contraceptives?

CAM is sometimes used as a buzzword marketing ploy by unscrupulous sellers of worthless treatments.

Which CAM is biologically based?

Which alternative therapy is a form of traditional Chinese medicine?

Health practitioners do not need to be aware of patients' use of complementary and alternative therapies.

Which population is least vulnerable to the adverse effects of drugs?

The adverse effects of herbs are required to be listed on supplement labels.

Which herb can intensify the action of warfarin (Coumadin)?