Question 1

One way that some drugs can cause mineral depletion is through:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased gastric absorption. 
B)  increased renal excretion. 
C)  decreased antibody production. 
D)  decreased hemoglobin production. 
A)  increased gastric absorption. 
B)  increased renal excretion. 
C)  decreased antibody production. 
D)  decreased hemoglobin production. B

Question 2

A drug that may help increase nutrient absorption in gastrointestinal disorders is:

Accepted Answer

A)  tetracycline. 
B)  furosemide. 
C)  cimetidine. 
D)  insulin. 
A)  tetracycline. 
B)  furosemide. 
C)  cimetidine. 
D)  insulin. C

Question 3

The class of medications associated with tyramine syndrome is:

Accepted Answer

A)  antipyretics. 
B)  anticoagulants. 
C)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors. 
D)  oral contraceptives. 
A)  antipyretics. 
B)  anticoagulants. 
C)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors. 
D)  oral contraceptives. C

Question 4

Drugs that can depress appetite include:

Accepted Answer

A)  anticoagulants. 
B)  antihistamines. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  alcohol. 
A)  anticoagulants. 
B)  antihistamines. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  alcohol.

Question 5

Use of tricyclic antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs such as amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil), chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine), and clozapine (Clozaril) can result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  weight gain. 
D)  fluid retention. 
A)  weight loss. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  weight gain. 
D)  fluid retention.

Question 6

Research has shown that the beneficial effects of aspirin are the result of inhibition of:

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrointestinal function. 
B)  prostaglandins. 
C)  liver enzymes. 
D)  pancreatic secretions. 
A)  gastrointestinal function. 
B)  prostaglandins. 
C)  liver enzymes. 
D)  pancreatic secretions.

Question 7

The action of liver enzymes that metabolize drugs is influenced by relative dietary quantities of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins and minerals. 
B)  protein and amino acids. 
C)  fluid and electrolytes. 
D)  carbohydrate and fat. 
A)  vitamins and minerals. 
B)  protein and amino acids. 
C)  fluid and electrolytes. 
D)  carbohydrate and fat.

Question 8

The term used to describe the loss of taste sensation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  dyspnea. 
B)  dysplasia. 
C)  dysgeusia. 
D)  dyspepsia. 
A)  dyspnea. 
B)  dysplasia. 
C)  dysgeusia. 
D)  dyspepsia.

Question 9

The anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin) acts as an antagonist to:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin K. 
B)  pyridoxine. 
C)  vitamin B₁₂. 
D)  folic acid. 
A)  vitamin K. 
B)  pyridoxine. 
C)  vitamin B₁₂. 
D)  folic acid.

Question 10

Vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower can accelerate medication metabolism because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate enzymes in the liver. 
B)  contain oxalic acid. 
C)  decrease urinary excretion. 
D)  contain tyramine. 
A)  stimulate enzymes in the liver. 
B)  contain oxalic acid. 
C)  decrease urinary excretion. 
D)  contain tyramine.

Question 11

A severe tyramine reaction may cause a crisis due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  hypotension. 
A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  hypotension.

Question 12

A nutrient that delays gastric emptying time, thereby creating more optimal saturation rates for drug absorption is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fat. 
B)  carbohydrate. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  protein. 
A)  fat. 
B)  carbohydrate. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  protein.

Question 13

Natural licorice is sometimes used to heal gastric ulcers, but it has a side effect of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypotension. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  hypoglycemia. 
D)  hyperglycemia. 
A)  hypotension. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  hypoglycemia. 
D)  hyperglycemia.

Question 14

Use of anabolic steroids can result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased lean body mass. 
B)  decreased lean body mass. 
C)  increased glycogen stores. 
D)  decreased glycogen stores. 
A)  increased lean body mass. 
B)  decreased lean body mass. 
C)  increased glycogen stores. 
D)  decreased glycogen stores.

Question 15

Responsibility for monitoring drug-food-nutrient interactions is assumed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the physician and nurse. 
B)  the physician and clinical dietitian. 
C)  the pharmacist and nurse. 
D)  the clinical dietitian and pharmacist. 
A)  the physician and nurse. 
B)  the physician and clinical dietitian. 
C)  the pharmacist and nurse. 
D)  the clinical dietitian and pharmacist.

Question 16

Use of oral hypoglycemic agents in combination with alcohol may cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of potassium. 
B)  chronic blood loss. 
C)  hypoglycemia. 
D)  hyperglycemia. 
A)  loss of potassium. 
B)  chronic blood loss. 
C)  hypoglycemia. 
D)  hyperglycemia.

Question 17

One reason why older adults may experience harmful drug-nutrient interactions is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  handle drugs more efficiently. 
B)  are more likely to be taking several drugs. 
C)  are less likely to have malnutrition. 
D)  have consistent responses to drugs. 
A)  handle drugs more efficiently. 
B)  are more likely to be taking several drugs. 
C)  are less likely to have malnutrition. 
D)  have consistent responses to drugs.

Question 18

The chemotherapeutic agent methotrexate has multiple antagonistic effects on:

Accepted Answer

A)  ascorbic acid. 
B)  tocopherol. 
C)  thiamin. 
D)  folic acid. 
A)  ascorbic acid. 
B)  tocopherol. 
C)  thiamin. 
D)  folic acid.

Question 19

Abuse of alcohol can lead to low levels of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium. 
B)  potassium, magnesium, and zinc. 
C)  folate, vitamin B₁₂, and iron. 
D)  vitamins A, D, and K. 
A)  vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium. 
B)  potassium, magnesium, and zinc. 
C)  folate, vitamin B₁₂, and iron. 
D)  vitamins A, D, and K.

Question 20

Any drug that prevents absorption of vitamin D will indirectly cause a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A)  protein. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  vitamin A. 
A)  protein. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  vitamin A.

Exam 18: Drug-Nutrient Interactions

One way that some drugs can cause mineral depletion is through:

A drug that may help increase nutrient absorption in gastrointestinal disorders is:

The class of medications associated with tyramine syndrome is:

Drugs that can depress appetite include:

Use of tricyclic antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs such as amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil), chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine), and clozapine (Clozaril) can result in:

Research has shown that the beneficial effects of aspirin are the result of inhibition of:

The action of liver enzymes that metabolize drugs is influenced by relative dietary quantities of:

The term used to describe the loss of taste sensation is:

The anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin) acts as an antagonist to:

Vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower can accelerate medication metabolism because they:

A severe tyramine reaction may cause a crisis due to:

A nutrient that delays gastric emptying time, thereby creating more optimal saturation rates for drug absorption is:

Natural licorice is sometimes used to heal gastric ulcers, but it has a side effect of:

Use of anabolic steroids can result in:

Responsibility for monitoring drug-food-nutrient interactions is assumed by:

Use of oral hypoglycemic agents in combination with alcohol may cause:

One reason why older adults may experience harmful drug-nutrient interactions is that they:

The chemotherapeutic agent methotrexate has multiple antagonistic effects on:

Abuse of alcohol can lead to low levels of:

Any drug that prevents absorption of vitamin D will indirectly cause a deficiency of:

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