Question 1

Aspirin works faster when it is taken ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  with meals 
B)  on an empty stomach 
C)  immediately upon awakening 
D)  just prior to bed

Question 2

Upon further examination, one of Emma's medications is identified as an herbal supplement that may treat dementia and memory deficits. This medication is most likely ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  garlic 
B)  ginger 
C)  gingko 
D)  ginseng

Question 3

Food substances and drugs may interact and cause toxicity by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing side effects of the drug 
B)  causing diarrhea and vomiting 
C)  damaging mucosal cells 
D)  interfering with the sense of smell

Question 4

How can metabolism be affected in relation to diet-drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How can metabolism be affected in relation...

Question 5

To gain FDA approval, a generic drug must ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  be less expensive than the original drug 
B)  have a different route of administration than the original drug 
C)  have a similar name as the brand-name drug 
D)  contain the same active ingredients as the original drug

Question 6

The nurse is administering a medication via injection to the patient's hip. Therefore, the patient is receiving the drug ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  transdermally 
B)  intramuscularly 
C)  sublingually 
D)  orally

Question 7

What describes a potential adverse effect of using St. John's wort?

Accepted Answer

A)  skin photosensitivity 
B)  heartburn 
C)  liver damage 
D)  weight gain

Question 8

Drugs may alter ____ by changing the acidity of the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

A)  food intake 
B)  motivation to take the drug 
C)  nutrient absorption 
D)  nutrient excretion

Question 9

Which herbal preparation has been associated with the occurrence of mouth and tongue sores?

Accepted Answer

A)  saw palmetto 
B)  feverfew 
C)  ginseng 
D)  yohimbe

Question 10

In a university study that evaluated the authenticity of 44 single-herb supplements, ____ of the products were found to contain a completely different plant species than was listed on the label.

Accepted Answer

A)  12% 
B)  32% 
C)  49% 
D)  61%

Question 11

Which herb is correctly paired with its common use among consumers?

Accepted Answer

A)  feverfew-treatment of mild-to-moderate depression 
B)  black cohosh-relief of menopausal symptoms 
C)  saw palmetto-prevention of migraine headaches 
D)  ginger-wound healing (topical use)

Question 12

Explain how policies are being improved in the health care community to reduce instances of medication errors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how policies are being improved in...

Question 13

What federal organization is responsible for approving sales of new medications and inspecting facilities where drugs are manufactured?

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 
B)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C)  United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
D)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
C)

Question 14

A possible side effect of some antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dry mouth 
B)  reduced calcium absorption 
C)  reduced iron absorption 
D)  enhanced tumor growth

Question 15

Mrs. Appleton has been diagnosed with depression and her physician has prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. He instructs her to avoid consuming large amounts of tyramine. Which food should be safe for Mrs. Appleton's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  aged cheese 
B)  oranges 
C)  tofu 
D)  sausage

Question 16

Emma reports that she has had decreased appetite and weight loss over the past 3 days. She may be suffering from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a medication error 
B)  medication side effects 
C)  bacterial reaction 
D)  cross-reactivity

Question 17

An example of a mind-body intervention is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ayurveda 
B)  faith healing 
C)  ozone therapy 
D)  homeopathy

Question 18

Most drugs are commonly administered through which route?

Accepted Answer

A)  orally 
B)  sublingually 
C)  transdermally 
D)  by injection

Question 19

Methotrexate resembles ____ in structure and competes with it for the enzyme that converts it to its active form.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  folate 
C)  phosphorus 
D)  calcium

Question 20

Why are the elderly more vulnerable to adverse effects from medications than other populations?

Accepted Answer

A)  impaired function of the liver or kidneys 
B)  inability to afford multiple medications 
C)  the focus on older adults in clinical trials 
D)  susceptibility to acute infections

Exam 19: Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products