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Worksheetsdietetics operations
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 14mins
over the counter drugs are;
rarely cause adverse effects.
are unlikely to interact with dietary components.
are usually taken for longer periods than prescription
medications.
are used to treat illnesses that are typically self-diagnosed
and self-treated
Recommendations for reducing the incidence of medication
errors include:
a. avoiding the use of confusing terms on clinical documents.
advising patients to take only one medication at a time.
.requiring that prescriptions be handwritten instead of typed
physician supervision whenever drugs are administered
Adverse drug effects are most likely when:
multiple medications are used.
generic drugs are substituted for brand-name drugs.
patients begin using a new medication.
medications are taken for just one or two days
Examples of medication-related symptoms that can significantly limit food intake include
a. ringing in the ears. .
b. persistent nausea and vomiting.
c. insomnia.
skin rash.
Medications that reduce stomach acidity can impair the
absorption of:
a. fat-soluble vitamins.
b. thiamin and riboflavin.
c. sodium and potassium.
d. vitamin B12, folate, and iron.
. Compounds in grapefruit juice:
a. bind to antibiotics, reducing their absorption.
b. cause excessive drug excretion.
c. strengthen the effects of certain drugs.
d. alter acidity in the stomach, impairing drug absorption
Vitamin K consumption should be consistent in patients
using:
a. tetracycline.
b. warfarin.
c. lithium.
d. isoniazid
. People who use MAO inhibiters must limit consumption of:
a. whole milk and yogurt.
b. aged cheeses.
c. dark green leafy vegetables.
d. grapefruit juice.
An important step that health practitioners can take to limit
the risk of medication-related side effects is to:
a. recommend use of over-the-counter drugs instead of
prescription medications.
b. encourage use of herbal supplements rather than
prescription medications.
c. advise patients to take medications separately from
meals.
d. ask patients to fully describe the types and amounts of
medications and dietary supplements they are using
. An important difference between medications and herbal
products that reach the marketplace is that
a. medications that cause adverse effects cannot be sold.
b. medications are subject to contamination with toxic metals,
molds, and bacteria.
c. herbal products are not required to prove safety and
effectiveness.
d. herbal products must provide standard amounts of active
ingredients.
Prescription" here is used in a broad sense, as these are not typically prescribed like drugs (except for specific medical foods). A more accurate term is "recommendation" or "counselling," which involves a systematic, evidence-based approach.
list the five step process for recommendation
(a)
