Question 1

The nurse recognizes that a patient placed on the anticoagulant drug warfarin will need:

Accepted Answer

A) supplements of vitamin K. 
B) a high-kcalorie diet. 
C) education regarding diet-drug interactions. 
D) education regarding increasing iron intake. 
E) education regarding monitoring fluid input and output. 
A) supplements of vitamin K. 
B) a high-kcalorie diet. 
C) education regarding diet-drug interactions. 
D) education regarding increasing iron intake. 
E) education regarding monitoring fluid input and output.

Question 2

Which herb has been linked to liver damage? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ginseng 
B) gingko 
C) kava 
D) garlic 
E) ephedra 
A) ginseng 
B) gingko 
C) kava 
D) garlic 
E) ephedra

Question 3

Individuals using warfarin are advised to:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid all foods containing vitamin K. 
B) take a vitamin K supplement. 
C) consume consistent amounts of vitamin K daily. 
D) avoid green, leafy vegetables. 
E) avoid acidic foods. 
A) avoid all foods containing vitamin K. 
B) take a vitamin K supplement. 
C) consume consistent amounts of vitamin K daily. 
D) avoid green, leafy vegetables. 
E) avoid acidic foods.

Question 4

Drugs that reduce cholesterol levels might also interfere with:

Accepted Answer

A) urinary function. 
B) stomach pH. 
C) fat soluble vitamin absorption. 
D) red blood cell formation. 
E) hemoglobin concentration. 
A) urinary function. 
B) stomach pH. 
C) fat soluble vitamin absorption. 
D) red blood cell formation. 
E) hemoglobin concentration.

Question 5

People taking lithium are advised to maintain a consistent intake of _____ from day to day in order to maintain stable lithium blood levels. ​

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) zinc 
C) sodium 
D) alcohol 
E) potassium 
A) calcium 
B) zinc 
C) sodium 
D) alcohol 
E) potassium

Question 6

Which population group is most prone to drug-drug interactions? ​

Accepted Answer

A) infants 
B) children 
C) the elderly 
D) the disabled 
E) teenagers 
A) infants 
B) children 
C) the elderly 
D) the disabled 
E) teenagers

Question 7

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. 
-Before leaving the hospital, Mr. Salazar will need nutrition education on:

Accepted Answer

A) how to use a blender. 
B) food-medication interactions. 
C) food safety. 
D) weight loss. 
E) kidney function testing. 
A) how to use a blender. 
B) food-medication interactions. 
C) food safety. 
D) weight loss. 
E) kidney function testing.

Question 8

What are three general ways in which diet and drugs can interact?

Accepted Answer

​ Drugs may alter food intake by reducin

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: biofield therapies

Accepted Answer

The Answer of therapies that involve the unconventional use of is...

Question 10

The one characteristic that all alternative therapies have in common is:

Accepted Answer

A) their effectiveness. 
B) research into their safety. 
C) a lack of evidence about their effectiveness. 
D) the absence of any interactions with mainstream medical care. 
E) consistent prescription drug interactions. 
A) their effectiveness. 
B) research into their safety. 
C) a lack of evidence about their effectiveness. 
D) the absence of any interactions with mainstream medical care. 
E) consistent prescription drug interactions.

Question 11

Which herb is often used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and motion sickness? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ginseng 
B) ginger 
C) kava 
D) valerian 
E) garlic 
A) ginseng 
B) ginger 
C) kava 
D) valerian 
E) garlic

Question 12

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is one of the many institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which practice can help to reduce the likelihood of the adverse effects of drugs? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Request a complete list of all medications and dietary supplements that a patient is taking. 
B) Ensure that more than one doctor is overseeing each patient's medication use. 
C) Encourage patients to use multiple pharmacies so that more than one pharmacist can monitor their prescriptions. 
D) Tell patients that most side effects are temporary and to wait a few days before calling the doctor. 
E) Tell patients that herbal supplements do not usually react with prescription medications. 
A) Request a complete list of all medications and dietary supplements that a patient is taking. 
B) Ensure that more than one doctor is overseeing each patient's medication use. 
C) Encourage patients to use multiple pharmacies so that more than one pharmacist can monitor their prescriptions. 
D) Tell patients that most side effects are temporary and to wait a few days before calling the doctor. 
E) Tell patients that herbal supplements do not usually react with prescription medications.

Question 14

The anticonvulsants phenobarbital and phenytoin increase levels of the liver enzymes that metabolize:

Accepted Answer

A) folate. 
B) vitamin B6. 
C) vitamin B12. 
D) iron. 
E) vitamin D. 
A) folate. 
B) vitamin B6. 
C) vitamin B12. 
D) iron. 
E) vitamin D.

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: Yohimbe

Accepted Answer

The Answer of used to improve memory and relieves insomnia is...

Question 16

Which statement does not represent a concern about the use of herbal supplements? ​

Accepted Answer

A) contamination with toxic metals 
B) adulteration with synthetic drugs 
C) lack of consistency in ingredients 
D) cost compared to benefit 
E) lack of consistency of manufacturing 
A) contamination with toxic metals 
B) adulteration with synthetic drugs 
C) lack of consistency in ingredients 
D) cost compared to benefit 
E) lack of consistency of manufacturing

Question 17

Unintentional weight gain can result from the use of:

Accepted Answer

A) antidepressant medications. 
B) antihypertensive medications. 
C) sedatives. 
D) antinausea medications. 
E) anticonvulsant medications. 
A) antidepressant medications. 
B) antihypertensive medications. 
C) sedatives. 
D) antinausea medications. 
E) anticonvulsant medications.

Question 18

Problems with medications can be reported to the FDA via the:

Accepted Answer

A) MedWatch website. 
B) DSHEA website. 
C) NCCAM website. 
D) USDA website. 
E) NIH website. 
A) MedWatch website. 
B) DSHEA website. 
C) NCCAM website. 
D) USDA website. 
E) NIH website.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dietary supplements:

Accepted Answer

A) can be marketed without studies to document their effectiveness and safety. 
B) are always hazardous. 
C) always contain the quantity of product stated on the label. 
D) are approved by the FDA. 
E) are more effective than prescription drugs. 
A) can be marketed without studies to document their effectiveness and safety. 
B) are always hazardous. 
C) always contain the quantity of product stated on the label. 
D) are approved by the FDA. 
E) are more effective than prescription drugs.

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

The nurse recognizes that a patient placed on the anticoagulant drug warfarin will need:

Which herb has been linked to liver damage? ​

Individuals using warfarin are advised to:

Drugs that reduce cholesterol levels might also interfere with:

People taking lithium are advised to maintain a consistent intake of _____ from day to day in order to maintain stable lithium blood levels. ​

Which population group is most prone to drug-drug interactions? ​

What are three general ways in which diet and drugs can interact?

The one characteristic that all alternative therapies have in common is:

Which herb is often used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and motion sickness? ​

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is one of the many institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health. ​

Which practice can help to reduce the likelihood of the adverse effects of drugs? ​

The anticonvulsants phenobarbital and phenytoin increase levels of the liver enzymes that metabolize:

Which statement does not represent a concern about the use of herbal supplements? ​

Unintentional weight gain can result from the use of:

Problems with medications can be reported to the FDA via the:

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

Dietary supplements:

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

Which herb has been linked to liver damage?

People taking lithium are advised to maintain a consistent intake of _____ from day to day in order to maintain stable lithium blood levels.

Which population group is most prone to drug-drug interactions?

Which herb is often used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and motion sickness?

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is one of the many institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health.

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

Which statement does not represent a concern about the use of herbal supplements?