Question 1

Hypoglycemic drugs prescribed to control type 2 diabetes may precipitate hypoglycemia by:

Accepted Answer

A)  preventing metabolism of insulin. 
B)  raising the blood glucose level. 
C)  stimulating release of insulin. 
D)  preventing metabolism of potassium. 
A)  preventing metabolism of insulin. 
B)  raising the blood glucose level. 
C)  stimulating release of insulin. 
D)  preventing metabolism of potassium.

Question 2

A meal that may be inappropriate for a patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  spinach salad with chicken and strawberries. 
B)  carrot soup with whole grain bread. 
C)  French bread with aged cheese. 
D)  cheeseburger with fries. 
A)  spinach salad with chicken and strawberries. 
B)  carrot soup with whole grain bread. 
C)  French bread with aged cheese. 
D)  cheeseburger with fries.

Question 3

An example of a cruciferous vegetable is:

Accepted Answer

A)  broccoli. 
B)  carrots. 
C)  peas. 
D)  lettuce. 
A)  broccoli. 
B)  carrots. 
C)  peas. 
D)  lettuce.

Question 4

Iron deficiency related to chronic blood loss may be caused by the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)  aspirin. 
B)  antibiotics. 
C)  diuretics. 
D)  antidepressants. 
A)  aspirin. 
B)  antibiotics. 
C)  diuretics. 
D)  antidepressants.

Question 5

Calcification of soft tissue may occur from long-term use of:

Accepted Answer

A)  aspirin. 
B)  antacids. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  antihistamines. 
A)  aspirin. 
B)  antacids. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  antihistamines.

Question 6

The age group that is at greatest risk for developing a drug-nutrient interaction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  infants. 
B)  adolescents. 
C)  middle-age adults. 
D)  older adults. 
A)  infants. 
B)  adolescents. 
C)  middle-age adults. 
D)  older adults.

Question 7

Megadose intakes of pyridoxine or folate reduce the effectiveness of some:

Accepted Answer

A)  tranquilizers. 
B)  anticonvulsants. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  antiinflammatories. 
A)  tranquilizers. 
B)  anticonvulsants. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  antiinflammatories.

Question 8

A type of over-the-counter drug that can produce severe malabsorption is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pain relievers. 
B)  antacids. 
C)  antihistamines. 
D)  laxatives. 
A)  pain relievers. 
B)  antacids. 
C)  antihistamines. 
D)  laxatives.

Question 9

A medication that can interfere with nutrient absorption via chelation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol. 
B)  warfarin. 
C)  cimetidine. 
D)  penicillamine. 
A)  alcohol. 
B)  warfarin. 
C)  cimetidine. 
D)  penicillamine.

Question 10

Symptoms such as weakness, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, and apprehension indicate a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A)  manganese. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  iron. 
A)  manganese. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  potassium. 
D)  iron.

Question 11

Slower gastric emptying will tend to cause drug absorption to:

Accepted Answer

A)  stay the same. 
B)  decrease. 
C)  increase. 
D)  greatly increase. 
A)  stay the same. 
B)  decrease. 
C)  increase. 
D)  greatly increase.

Question 12

A medication that adversely affects folic acid metabolism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  warfarin (Coumadin). 
B)  methotrexate. 
C)  sedative drugs. 
D)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors. 
A)  warfarin (Coumadin). 
B)  methotrexate. 
C)  sedative drugs. 
D)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Question 13

A cooking method that can increase hepatic drug metabolism through enzyme induction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  deep frying. 
B)  pan flying. 
C)  gas grilling. 
D)  charcoal grilling. 
A)  deep frying. 
B)  pan flying. 
C)  gas grilling. 
D)  charcoal grilling.

Question 14

The goal of coordinating food service, pharmacy, and clinical nutrition in hospital settings is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that patients are not prescribed unnecessary drugs. 
B)  minimize adverse drug-nutrient interactions. 
C)  prevent malpractice lawsuits due to food and medication errors. 
D)  treat patients with diet rather than drugs whenever possible. 
A)  ensure that patients are not prescribed unnecessary drugs. 
B)  minimize adverse drug-nutrient interactions. 
C)  prevent malpractice lawsuits due to food and medication errors. 
D)  treat patients with diet rather than drugs whenever possible.

Question 15

A type of drug that may cause weight gain in clients is:

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines. 
B)  diuretics. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  antibiotics. 
A)  amphetamines. 
B)  diuretics. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  antibiotics.

Question 16

Drugs such as the antimalaria drug pyrimethamine inhibit the action of:

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin. 
B)  cobalamin. 
C)  pyridoxine. 
D)  folate. 
A)  riboflavin. 
B)  cobalamin. 
C)  pyridoxine. 
D)  folate.

Question 17

A drug that should not be used in the latter part of pregnancy because it may cause birth defects is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Aspirin may have beneficial effects for patients with:

Accepted Answer

A)  peptic ulcer. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
D)  arthritis. 
A)  peptic ulcer. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  irritable bowel syndrome. 
D)  arthritis.

Question 19

It is important to ask patients if they use herbal remedies because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient may not need to take traditional drugs. 
B)  it is important to avoid using herbal and traditional drugs at the same time. 
C)  herbal remedies may have adverse interactions with drugs. 
D)  herbal remedies are usually less expensive than traditional treatments. 
A)  the patient may not need to take traditional drugs. 
B)  it is important to avoid using herbal and traditional drugs at the same time. 
C)  herbal remedies may have adverse interactions with drugs. 
D)  herbal remedies are usually less expensive than traditional treatments.

Question 20

A type of medication that can stimulate appetite is:

Accepted Answer

A)  diuretics. 
B)  antihistamines. 
C)  antipyretics. 
D)  antibiotics. 
A)  diuretics. 
B)  antihistamines. 
C)  antipyretics. 
D)  antibiotics.

Exam 18: Drug-Nutrient Interactions

Hypoglycemic drugs prescribed to control type 2 diabetes may precipitate hypoglycemia by:

A meal that may be inappropriate for a patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) is:

An example of a cruciferous vegetable is:

Iron deficiency related to chronic blood loss may be caused by the use of:

Calcification of soft tissue may occur from long-term use of:

The age group that is at greatest risk for developing a drug-nutrient interaction is:

Megadose intakes of pyridoxine or folate reduce the effectiveness of some:

A type of over-the-counter drug that can produce severe malabsorption is:

A medication that can interfere with nutrient absorption via chelation is:

Symptoms such as weakness, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, and apprehension indicate a deficiency of:

Slower gastric emptying will tend to cause drug absorption to:

A medication that adversely affects folic acid metabolism is:

A cooking method that can increase hepatic drug metabolism through enzyme induction is:

The goal of coordinating food service, pharmacy, and clinical nutrition in hospital settings is to:

A type of drug that may cause weight gain in clients is:

Drugs such as the antimalaria drug pyrimethamine inhibit the action of:

A drug that should not be used in the latter part of pregnancy because it may cause birth defects is:

Aspirin may have beneficial effects for patients with:

It is important to ask patients if they use herbal remedies because:

A type of medication that can stimulate appetite is:

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