Question 1

Grapefruit juice increases the bioavailability of several drugs by:

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A)   blocking a cytochrome system in the small intestine.
B)   dissolving more of the drug due to acidity.
C)   enhancing carrier proteins that absorb the drug.
D)   delaying breakdown of the drug in the liver.

Question 2

A type of drug that may cause stomach irritation and even gastric bleeding is:

Accepted Answer

A)   nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.
B)   antineoplastic drugs.
C)   antipsychotics and antidepressants.
D)   antihistamines.

Question 3

The medication used in the treatment of alcoholism that may cause nausea, vomiting, and headache when alcohol is consumed is:

Accepted Answer

A)   chlorpropamide (Diabinese) .
B)   methotrexate.
C)   disulfiram (Antabuse) .
D)   cimetidine.

Question 4

A diuretic that may cause high blood potassium levels is:

Accepted Answer

A)   spironolactone.
B)   furosemide (Lasix) .
C)   hydrochlorothiazide.
D)   phenobarbital.

Question 5

Absorption of iron is improved by eating foods that are high in:

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin A.
B)   folate.
C)   vitamin C.
D)   vitamin K.

Question 6

A vitamin that can help overcome pulmonary oxygen toxicity is:

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin A.
B)   vitamin C.
C)   vitamin D.
D)   vitamin E.

Question 7

Absorption of tetracycline is hindered when ingested with:

Accepted Answer

A)   diuretics.
B)   milk.
C)   meat products.
D)   high-fiber foods.

Question 8

Potassium deficiency may be caused by the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)   aspirin.
B)   penicillin.
C)   antacids.
D)   diuretics.

Exam 18: Drug-Nutrient Interactions

Absorption of iron is improved by eating foods that are high in:

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A vitamin that can help overcome pulmonary oxygen toxicity is:

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Absorption of tetracycline is hindered when ingested with:

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The medication used in the treatment of alcoholism that may cause nausea, vomiting, and headache when alcohol is consumed is:

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A diuretic that may cause high blood potassium levels is:

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A type of drug that may cause stomach irritation and even gastric bleeding is:

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Grapefruit juice increases the bioavailability of several drugs by:

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Potassium deficiency may be caused by the use of:

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Exam 18: Drug-Nutrient Interactions

Absorption of iron is improved by eating foods that are high in:

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A vitamin that can help overcome pulmonary oxygen toxicity is:

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Absorption of tetracycline is hindered when ingested with:

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The medication used in the treatment of alcoholism that may cause nausea, vomiting, and headache when alcohol is consumed is:

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A diuretic that may cause high blood potassium levels is:

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A type of drug that may cause stomach irritation and even gastric bleeding is:

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Grapefruit juice increases the bioavailability of several drugs by:

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Potassium deficiency may be caused by the use of:

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