Question 1

Why is it recommended that tetracycline be taken on an empty stomach at least two hours before or after consuming dairy products?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Stomach acidity affects calcium absorption. 
B)  ​Too much tetracycline will be absorbed and blood levels will be too high. 
C)  ​The combination of tetracycline and calcium will cause tooth enamel to discolor. 
D)  ​Too much calcium will be absorbed and blood levels will be too high. 
E)  ​Tetracycline and calcium will bind to each other, reducing the absorption of both. 
A)  ​Stomach acidity affects calcium absorption. 
B)  ​Too much tetracycline will be absorbed and blood levels will be too high. 
C)  ​The combination of tetracycline and calcium will cause tooth enamel to discolor. 
D)  ​Too much calcium will be absorbed and blood levels will be too high. 
E)  ​Tetracycline and calcium will bind to each other, reducing the absorption of both.

Question 2

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 3

OTC drugs _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​have no side effects 
B)  ​often were first prescription drugs 
C)  ​do not interact with other medications 
D)  ​are the same as generic drugs 
E)  ​usually cost more than prescription drugs 
A)  ​have no side effects 
B)  ​often were first prescription drugs 
C)  ​do not interact with other medications 
D)  ​are the same as generic drugs 
E)  ​usually cost more than prescription drugs

Question 4

Matching
-analgesics

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

In order to avoid a food-medication interaction with his MAO inhibitor, Mr. Salazar will need to avoid drinking _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​beer 
B)  ​cola beverages 
C)  ​tea 
D)  ​grapefruit juice 
E)  ​caffeine 
A)  ​beer 
B)  ​cola beverages 
C)  ​tea 
D)  ​grapefruit juice 
E)  ​caffeine

Question 6

Feverfew is often taken to treat _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​liver disease 
B)  ​migraine headaches 
C)  ​sexual dysfunction 
D)  ​hypertension 
E)  ​insomnia 
A)  ​liver disease 
B)  ​migraine headaches 
C)  ​sexual dysfunction 
D)  ​hypertension 
E)  ​insomnia

Question 7

A high-fiber diet and regular exercise may prevent the need for laxatives.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

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 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 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 12

Unintentional weight gain can result from the use of _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​antidepressant medications 
B)  ​antihypertensive medications 
C)  ​sedatives 
D)  ​anti nausea medications 
E)  ​anticonvulsant medications 
A)  ​antidepressant medications 
B)  ​antihypertensive medications 
C)  ​sedatives 
D)  ​anti nausea medications 
E)  ​anticonvulsant medications

Question 13

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 14

Physicians who practice integrative medicine may refer patients for complementary therapies while continuing to provide standard treatments.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

How should Mr. Hare be counseled regarding his vitamin K intake?​

Accepted Answer

Individuals using warfarin are advised t

Question 17

Matching
-biofeedback

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 18

Matching
-Licorice

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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​weight gain, muscle wasting, bone loss, hyperglycemia 
B)  ​weight loss, hypertension, bone loss, hypoglycemia 
C)  ​weight gain, high cholesterol, bone loss, hypoglycemia 
D)  ​weight loss, muscle wasting, kidney failure, hyperglycemia 
E)  ​weight loss, kidney failure, excessive bone growth 
A)  ​weight gain, muscle wasting, bone loss, hyperglycemia 
B)  ​weight loss, hypertension, bone loss, hypoglycemia 
C)  ​weight gain, high cholesterol, bone loss, hypoglycemia 
D)  ​weight loss, muscle wasting, kidney failure, hyperglycemia 
E)  ​weight loss, kidney failure, excessive bone growth

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

Why is it recommended that tetracycline be taken on an empty stomach at least two hours before or after consuming dairy products?​

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

OTC drugs _____.​

Matching -analgesics

In order to avoid a food-medication interaction with his MAO inhibitor, Mr. Salazar will need to avoid drinking _____.

Feverfew is often taken to treat _____.​

A high-fiber diet and regular exercise may prevent the need for laxatives.​

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

Medications that reduce stomach acid may impair the absorption of _____.​

The one characteristic that all alternative therapies have in common is _____.​

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

Unintentional weight gain can result from the use of _____.​

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

Physicians who practice integrative medicine may refer patients for complementary therapies while continuing to provide standard treatments.​

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

How should Mr. Hare be counseled regarding his vitamin K intake?​

Matching -biofeedback

Matching -Licorice

The nurse recognizes that a patient placed on the anticoagulant drug warfarin will need _____.​

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

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

Why is it recommended that tetracycline be taken on an empty stomach at least two hours before or after consuming dairy products?

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

OTC drugs _____.

Feverfew is often taken to treat _____.

A high-fiber diet and regular exercise may prevent the need for laxatives.

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

Medications that reduce stomach acid may impair the absorption of _____.

The one characteristic that all alternative therapies have in common is _____.

Which alternative therapy is a form of traditional Chinese medicine?

Unintentional weight gain can result from the use of _____.

Physicians who practice integrative medicine may refer patients for complementary therapies while continuing to provide standard treatments.

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

How should Mr. Hare be counseled regarding his vitamin K intake?

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

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