Question 1

Describe how you would counsel a patient who is taking herbal supplements to treat a medical condition.​

Accepted Answer

Herbal products are not reliable treatme

Question 2

Matching
-Kava

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 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 type of drug may cause unintentional weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​antipsychotics 
B)  ​antiretrovirals 
C)  ​antinauseants 
D)  ​antibiotics 
E)  ​antihistamines 
A)  ​antipsychotics 
B)  ​antiretrovirals 
C)  ​antinauseants 
D)  ​antibiotics 
E)  ​antihistamines

Question 5

Matching
-acupuncture

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 6

Which food should not be eaten in a tyramine-controlled diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​tomatoes 
B)  ​liver 
C)  ​cucumbers 
D)  ​pork sausage 
E)  ​beef 
A)  ​tomatoes 
B)  ​liver 
C)  ​cucumbers 
D)  ​pork sausage 
E)  ​beef

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

This category includes the populations t

Question 8

Matching
-Saw palmetto

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 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 form of alternative medicine proposes that a person's "life force" can foster self-healing?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​homeopathic medicine 
B)  ​naturopathic medicine 
C)  ​bioelectrical medicine 
D)  ​chiropractic medicine 
E)  ​acupuncture medicine 
A)  ​homeopathic medicine 
B)  ​naturopathic medicine 
C)  ​bioelectrical medicine 
D)  ​chiropractic medicine 
E)  ​acupuncture medicine

Question 11

Matching
-Valerian

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 12

Matching
-bioelectrical therapies

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 13

There are no known interactions between herbal supplements and medications.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Matching
-anticonvulsants

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 15

Consistency in herbal supplements is not guaranteed because _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​no manufacturers have attempted to standardize them 
B)  ​they are natural substances, so there can be no consistency 
C)  ​different growing conditions can affect the plants' chemical composition 
D)  ​the active ingredient in an herb must be isolated to be effective 
E)  ​the active ingredient is usually not identified 
A)  ​no manufacturers have attempted to standardize them 
B)  ​they are natural substances, so there can be no consistency 
C)  ​different growing conditions can affect the plants' chemical composition 
D)  ​the active ingredient in an herb must be isolated to be effective 
E)  ​the active ingredient is usually not identified

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

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)  ​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)  ​inability of testing agencies to collect appropriate samples

Question 19

A complementary and alternative medicine that is classified as a biologically based therapy is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​dietary supplements 
B)  ​chiropractic medicine 
C)  ​massage therapy 
D)  ​reflexology 
E)  ​acupuncture 
A)  ​dietary supplements 
B)  ​chiropractic medicine 
C)  ​massage therapy 
D)  ​reflexology 
E)  ​acupuncture

Question 20

With the medications Mr. Salazar is taking, he should be advised to stop taking _____, because of the potential of this herb to suppress the effects of some drugs.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​yohimbe 
B)  ​kava 
C)  ​St. John's wort 
D)  ​valerian 
E)  ​ginseng 
A)  ​yohimbe 
B)  ​kava 
C)  ​St. John's wort 
D)  ​valerian 
E)  ​ginseng

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

Describe how you would counsel a patient who is taking herbal supplements to treat a medical condition.​

Matching -Kava

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

Which type of drug may cause unintentional weight gain?

Matching -acupuncture

Which food should not be eaten in a tyramine-controlled diet?

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

Matching -Saw palmetto

OTC drugs _____.​

Which form of alternative medicine proposes that a person's "life force" can foster self-healing?​

Matching -Valerian

Matching -bioelectrical therapies

There are no known interactions between herbal supplements and medications.​

Matching -anticonvulsants

Consistency in herbal supplements is not guaranteed because _____.​

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

Individuals using warfarin are advised to _____.

One of the problems with determining the effectiveness of an herbal remedy is _____.​

A complementary and alternative medicine that is classified as a biologically based therapy is _____.​

With the medications Mr. Salazar is taking, he should be advised to stop taking _____, because of the potential of this herb to suppress the effects of some drugs.​

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

Describe how you would counsel a patient who is taking herbal supplements to treat a medical condition.

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

OTC drugs _____.

Which form of alternative medicine proposes that a person's "life force" can foster self-healing?

There are no known interactions between herbal supplements and medications.

Consistency in herbal supplements is not guaranteed because _____.

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 _____.

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

With the medications Mr. Salazar is taking, he should be advised to stop taking _____, because of the potential of this herb to suppress the effects of some drugs.