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Chapter 17 Flashcards

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What fraction of the population is at least 65 years old

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1/8

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What is the fastest growing age group in the United States?

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over 85

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What is the life expectancy of black males and females in the United States?

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70-77

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What was the average life expectancy for a person born in the year 1900?

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47 years

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What is the life expectancy for white males and females in the United States?

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76-81 years

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Approximately how many years is the maximum human life span?

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130 years

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Approximately what percentage of a persons’s life expectancy is under control of her genes?

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25

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Approximately what percentage of a person’s life expectancy is dependent upon his personal behavior?

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75

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What would be the physiological age of a 75-year-old woman whose physical health is equivalent to that of her 50-year-old daughter?

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50 years

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Studies of adults show that longevity is related in part, to all of the following EXCEPT

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C

Short periods of sleep

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What is the most important predictor of a person’s mobility in the later years?

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regular physical activity

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Which of the following is a finding from studies of diet restriction in rats?

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Energy-restricted diets lead to the lowering of the metabolic rate and body temperature

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Which of the following is a feature of energy intake and longevity?

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improvements in longevity depend of reeducating energy intake but not the amount of body fat

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What minimum reduction from the usual intake of energy in people brings about measurable improvements in body fat, blood pressure, insulin response, and blood lipids?

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10%

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People who persistently restrict energy intake by 30% for 30 years can expect to increase longevity by up to how many years?

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3

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In people who practice energy restriction to prolong life, hunger becomes persistent when kcal intake first drops by what percentage?

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30

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Which of the following is a proposed mechanism for energy restriction and improved longevity in animals?

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reduced oxidative stress

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Which of the following is a feature of the stress response in men and women?

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women’s general reactions to stress are different than those of men

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All of the following are characteristics of body weight and older people EXCEPT

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a higher body weight reduces the risk of sarcopenia

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The relationship of overweight and health risk diminishes with age, starting after age

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C

65

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What is sarcopenia?

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Loss of muscle mass and strength

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Which of the following is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?

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Antibiotics are often ineffective in treating older people who have deficient immune systems

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Which of the following terms describes an immune system that is inefficient and overactive in the aged?

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Inflammaging

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Mary is 75 years old and has been hitting sick recently and losing weight. After assessing all symptoms, her doctor diagnoses atrophies gastritis and prescribes an antibiotic. All of the following are symptoms associated with this condition EXCEPT

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B

acid reflux

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A person with dysphagia has

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difficulty swallowing

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All of the following are characteristics of tooth loss in the elderly EXCEPT

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D
the consumption of applesauce instead of apples and cream corn instead of corn on the cob reduces nutrient bioavailability and impairs nutritional health

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Atrophic gastritis is typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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D

insufficient secretion of pepsinogen and gastrin

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A person who is edentulous has

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A

no teeth

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Among the elderly, malnutrition is most common in those living

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in nursing homes

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What is the highest age group recognized in the Dietary Reference Intakes?

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71 years and over

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A person with a pressure ulcer has damage to her

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A

skin

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Approximately what percentage decline in basal metabolism is seen in an 80-year-old person compared with a 40-year-old?

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4-8

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Approximately what percentage decline in total energy expenditure is seen in a 70 year old versus a 30 year old?

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C

20

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Which of the following describes the nutrient needs of older people?

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A

they vary according to individual histories

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Which of the following is a feature of elderly people and water metabolism?

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A

they do not feel thirsty or recognize dryness of the mouth

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What is the minimum number of glasses of water per day recommended for older adults?

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B

6

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Marie is an 80-year-old woman with a BMI of 27 who has been admitted to the hospital for dehydration. She lives alone, her diet is very high in desserts and sweets, and she only drinks diet colas. On morning hospital rounds, the attending physician ask the group of interns what they recommend for the patient. With which intern should you DISAGREE?

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Try to lose enough weight o achieve a derivable BMI

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Vitamin B12 deficiency in elderly is least likely to occur from

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B

insufficient intake of vitamin B12

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John is 60 years old and has been experiencing numbness in his hands for the past 3 months. His doctor suspects that John is not producing enough hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor and encourages him to eat more foods containing vitamin B12. What is wrong with this suggestion?

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because John has no intrinsic factor, he cannot efficiently utilize vitamin B12 from natural sources and would need a vitamin B12 fortified food or supplement

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All of the following are characteristics of vitamin B12 nutrition in older people EXCEPT

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D

the DRI Committee recommends that older people increase their meath intake to provide adequate vitamin B12

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Which of the following is a recent finding on the vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

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B

the skins capacity to synthesize the vitamin is reduced

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Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

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B

aging reduces the kidneys ability to convert vitamin D to its active form

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To prevent and treat high instances of constipation in the elderly, all of the following practices are know to be effective EXCEPT

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D

taking vitamin B12 injections

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Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in the elderly?

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B

calcium intakes are well below the recommendations

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Although many health-care professionals do not recommend a daily multivitamin-mineral supplement, the needs for which of the following nutrients are usually met form supplement use?

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C

vitamin D

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Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?

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B

Iron absorption is reduced due to stomach acidity

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A condition that increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older people is

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D

poor iron absorption due to reduced stomach acid secretion and/or use of antacids

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What are the thickenings that occur to the lenses of the eye, thereby affecting vision, especially in the elderly?

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C

cataracts

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Jimmy is 33 years old and his obese parents each have cataracts in both eyes. They rarely eat fruits or vegetables and prefer a meat and potatoes existence. To reduce his risk of developing cataracts like his parents, Jimmy should incorporate all of the following into his diet except

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D

getting enough sleep at night to preserve the integrity of his eyes

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All of the following are characteristics of age-related macular degeneration EXCEPT

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D

therapy includes elimination of purine-contaning foods

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All of the following are features of osteoarthritis EXCEPT

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B

nicotine intake reduces inflammation and increases flexibility

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What nutrients appear to be protective of cataract formation?

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D

vitamin C and vitamin E

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What organ is affected by macular degeneration?

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B

eyes

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Which of the following foods seem to benefit rheumatoid arthritis in some people?

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B

olive oil

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All of the following are features of arthritis EXCEPT

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C

Weight-bearing exercises often aggravate the pain form osteoarthritis.

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Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis inflammation?

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D

low in saturated fat, high in omega-3 fatty acids

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All of the following are characteristics of gout EXCEPT

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D

it promotes formation of neurofibrillary tangles

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Glucosamine and/or chondroitin supplements are used by some people to treat symptoms of

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A

arthritis

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Which of the following is NOT a common feature of gout?

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D

it is treated by reducing intake of milk products

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Which of the following is thought to promote the development of brain senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles?

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A

oxidative stress

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What percentage of U.S. adults are affected by Alzheimer’s disease after of 70?

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C

10

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Factors known to be related to the appearance of Alzheimer’s disease include all of the following EXCEPT

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D

a decrease in homocysteine synthesis

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease?

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D

it is associated with clumps of beta-amyloid protein in the brian

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What is the main reason for dieting int eh elderly?

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C

to pursue a medical goal such as reducing blood glucose

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Which of the following is a feature of food choices and eating habits of older people?

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C

people over 65 are less likely to loose weight by dieting than younger people

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Goals of the federal Older American Act nutrition program include the provision of all of the following EXCEPT

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B

high coast nutritious meals

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What is a congregate meal?

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A

a meal provided for the elderly in a public place such as a community center

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All of the following are features of the Meals on Wheels program EXCEPT

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C

it provides the same social benefit as congregate meals

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A principal reason that congregate meals are preferable to Meals on Wheels is that

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B

there are more social benefits to congregate meals

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Rose is a 73-year-old spunky, energetic woman who is wheel-chair bound. She cannot go to the grocery store and has no family members nearby. Which of the following would be the most appropriate suggestion for ensuring that Rose is obtaining adequate nutrition

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B

sign her up for the Meals on Wheels program

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Which of the following is a program that provides low-income older adults with coupons that are exchangeable for fresh vegetables and fruits at community-supported farmers’ markets and roadside stands?

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A

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

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What percentage of eligible people 60 years and older participate in nutrition assistance programs?

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A

30

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What fraction of prescription drugs sold in the United States is taken by people per 65 years of age?

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C

1/3

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How does aspirin reduce inflammation and pain?

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C

it interferes with the synthesis of prostaglandins

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What are the known consequences of taking a single two-tablet dose of aspirin?

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B

it doubles the bleeding time of wounds

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All of the following are characteristic of aspirin use EXCEPT

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A

it acts as a pro-clotting agent

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What is the primary action of the medication megestrol acetate?

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C

it promotes weight gain

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A major side effect from the regular use of some antipsychotics, antidepressants, and corticosteroids is

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C

substantial wight gain

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What two nutrients are known to interfere significantly with the utilization of the antibiotics tetracycline?

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A

iron and calcium

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Regular use of antacids interferes significantly with absorption of all of the following EXCEPT

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B

zinc

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81

Which of the following drugs has a chemical structure similar to folate?

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D

Methotrexate

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82

What is a common side effect form taking certain prescription drugs and consuming grapefruit juice?

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B

blood concentrations of the drug increase

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Which of the following is a feature of warfarin use and vitamin K utilization?

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C

dietary vitamin K intake determines the amount of warfarin prescribed

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84
Your father was recently prescribed an anticoagulant medicine and was surprised that he doctor advised him to maintain consumption of consistent amounts of green leafy vegetables every day. You inform your father that

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D

inconsistent intakes of green left vegetables will interfere with the regular action of the drug

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Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug?

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B

aged cheese

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86

What ingredient commonly used as a sweetener in liquid medicines often causes diarrhea?

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A

sorbitol

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