Question 1

Which alternative therapy involves the alleged curative power of "energy"?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​qi gong 
B)  ​massage therapy 
C)  ​biofeedback training 
D)  ​faith healing 
E)  ​chiropractic medicine 
A)  ​qi gong 
B)  ​massage therapy 
C)  ​biofeedback training 
D)  ​faith healing 
E)  ​chiropractic medicine A

Question 2

Which medication that Mr. Hare is taking interacts with vitamin K? How does this interaction occur?​

Accepted Answer

​Warfarin interacts with vitamin K. The two are structurally similar. Warfarin acts by blocking the enzyme that activates vitamin K, thereby preventing the synthesis of blood-clotting factors. The amount of warfarin prescribed is dependent, in part, on how much vitamin K is in the diet. If vitamin K consumption from foods or supplements changes substantially, it can alter the effect of the drug.

Question 3

Despite the popularity of _____, its benefits for treating the common cold have not be 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 C

Question 4

Matching
-homeopathic medicine

Accepted Answer

A) healing methods based on the belief that illnesses can be healed by manipulating energy fields that purportedly surround and penetrate the body 
B) 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 
C) an alternative medical system based on the unproven theory that spinal manipulation can restore health 
D) 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 
E) 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
F)therapies that involve the unconventional use of electric or magnetic fields to cure illness
G)medications that increase liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing many vitamins
H)drugs that control or kill cancer cells
I)drugs that prevent vomiting
J)medications that suppress pain 
A) healing methods based on the belief that illnesses can be healed by manipulating energy fields that purportedly surround and penetrate the body 
B) 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 
C) an alternative medical system based on the unproven theory that spinal manipulation can restore health 
D) 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 
E) 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
F)therapies that involve the unconventional use of electric or magnetic fields to cure illness
G)medications that increase liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing many vitamins
H)drugs that control or kill cancer cells
I)drugs that prevent vomiting
J)medications that suppress pain

Question 5

Which drug is used to treat tuberculosis?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​methotrexate 
B)  ​ephedra 
C)  ​lanoxin 
D)  ​leucovorin 
E)  ​isoniazid 
A)  ​methotrexate 
B)  ​ephedra 
C)  ​lanoxin 
D)  ​leucovorin 
E)  ​isoniazid

Question 6

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 7

Aspirin is an example of a(n) _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​OTC drug 
B)  ​generic drug 
C)  ​herbal product 
D)  ​prescription drug 
E)  ​anticonvulsant drug 
A)  ​OTC drug 
B)  ​generic drug 
C)  ​herbal product 
D)  ​prescription drug 
E)  ​anticonvulsant drug

Question 8

Which substance can alter sodium and potassium concentrations?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ephedra 
B)  ​diuretics 
C)  ​folate 
D)  ​ginseng 
E)  ​sedatives 
A)  ​ephedra 
B)  ​diuretics 
C)  ​folate 
D)  ​ginseng 
E)  ​sedatives

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​bananas 
B)  ​grapefruit juice 
C)  ​tomato juice 
D)  ​oranges 
E)  ​apples 
A)  ​bananas 
B)  ​grapefruit juice 
C)  ​tomato juice 
D)  ​oranges 
E)  ​apples

Question 10

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 11

Matching
-chiropractic

Accepted Answer

A) healing methods based on the belief that illnesses can be healed by manipulating energy fields that purportedly surround and penetrate the body 
B) 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 
C) an alternative medical system based on the unproven theory that spinal manipulation can restore health 
D) 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 
E) 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
F)therapies that involve the unconventional use of electric or magnetic fields to cure illness
G)medications that increase liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing many vitamins
H)drugs that control or kill cancer cells
I)drugs that prevent vomiting
J)medications that suppress pain 
A) healing methods based on the belief that illnesses can be healed by manipulating energy fields that purportedly surround and penetrate the body 
B) 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 
C) an alternative medical system based on the unproven theory that spinal manipulation can restore health 
D) 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 
E) 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
F)therapies that involve the unconventional use of electric or magnetic fields to cure illness
G)medications that increase liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing many vitamins
H)drugs that control or kill cancer cells
I)drugs that prevent vomiting
J)medications that suppress pain

Question 12

Matching
-Ginkgo

Accepted Answer

A) used to treat erectile dysfunction 
B) used to treat enlarged prostate 
C) relieves menopausal symptoms 
D) relieves insomnia with little side-effects 
E) used to treat cancer and arthritis; may cause hepatitis and liver failure
F)used for wound healing; can cause liver damage
G)used to improve memory
H)treatment of anxiety, stress, insomnia
I)treatment of digestive system disorders; has possible interactions with diuretics, causing excessive potassium loss
J)used to reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol; side effects include breath and body odor 
A) used to treat erectile dysfunction 
B) used to treat enlarged prostate 
C) relieves menopausal symptoms 
D) relieves insomnia with little side-effects 
E) used to treat cancer and arthritis; may cause hepatitis and liver failure
F)used for wound healing; can cause liver damage
G)used to improve memory
H)treatment of anxiety, stress, insomnia
I)treatment of digestive system disorders; has possible interactions with diuretics, causing excessive potassium loss
J)used to reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol; side effects include breath and body odor

Question 13

Matching
-Chaparral

Accepted Answer

A) used to treat erectile dysfunction 
B) used to treat enlarged prostate 
C) relieves menopausal symptoms 
D) relieves insomnia with little side-effects 
E) used to treat cancer and arthritis; may cause hepatitis and liver failure
F)used for wound healing; can cause liver damage
G)used to improve memory
H)treatment of anxiety, stress, insomnia
I)treatment of digestive system disorders; has possible interactions with diuretics, causing excessive potassium loss
J)used to reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol; side effects include breath and body odor 
A) used to treat erectile dysfunction 
B) used to treat enlarged prostate 
C) relieves menopausal symptoms 
D) relieves insomnia with little side-effects 
E) used to treat cancer and arthritis; may cause hepatitis and liver failure
F)used for wound healing; can cause liver damage
G)used to improve memory
H)treatment of anxiety, stress, insomnia
I)treatment of digestive system disorders; has possible interactions with diuretics, causing excessive potassium loss
J)used to reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol; side effects include breath and body odor

Question 14

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 15

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

Question 16

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 17

Which herb can raise the likelihood of bleeding when used in conjunction with anticoagulant drugs?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ginseng 
B)  ​ephedra 
C)  ​kava 
D)  ​valerian 
E)  ​ginger 
A)  ​ginseng 
B)  ​ephedra 
C)  ​kava 
D)  ​valerian 
E)  ​ginger

Question 18

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 19

Supplements of _____ are usually given to patients receiving the antituberculosis drug isoniazid.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​iron 
B)  ​vitamin B₆ 
C)  ​vitamin B₁₂ 
D)  ​folate 
E)  ​calcium 
A)  ​iron 
B)  ​vitamin B₆ 
C)  ​vitamin B₁₂ 
D)  ​folate 
E)  ​calcium

Question 20

As a health professional, what steps should you take to determine if any of the medications and supplements Mr. Hare is taking has the potential for diet-drug or drug-drug interactions?​

Accepted Answer

To prevent diet-drug interactions, first

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

Which alternative therapy involves the alleged curative power of "energy"?​

Which medication that Mr. Hare is taking interacts with vitamin K? How does this interaction occur?​

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

Matching -homeopathic medicine

Which drug is used to treat tuberculosis?​

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

Aspirin is an example of a(n) _____.​

Which substance can alter sodium and potassium concentrations?

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

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

Matching -chiropractic

Matching -Ginkgo

Matching -Chaparral

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

Dietary supplements _____.​

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

Which herb can raise the likelihood of bleeding when used in conjunction with anticoagulant drugs?​

Which herb has been linked to liver damage?​

Supplements of _____ are usually given to patients receiving the antituberculosis drug isoniazid.

As a health professional, what steps should you take to determine if any of the medications and supplements Mr. Hare is taking has the potential for diet-drug or drug-drug interactions?​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

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 alternative therapy involves the alleged curative power of "energy"?

Which medication that Mr. Hare is taking interacts with vitamin K? How does this interaction occur?

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

Which drug is used to treat tuberculosis?

Aspirin is an example of a(n) _____.

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

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

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

Dietary supplements _____.

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

Which herb can raise the likelihood of bleeding when used in conjunction with anticoagulant drugs?

Which herb has been linked to liver damage?

As a health professional, what steps should you take to determine if any of the medications and supplements Mr. Hare is taking has the potential for diet-drug or drug-drug interactions?