Drug & Nutrient Interactions Flashcards
1 + 1 = 5 is an example of:
A) The additive effect B) Antagonism C) Synergism D) Cross–tolerance E) Tolerance
C) Synergism
If a + b = B, then this is an example of:
A) Antagonism B) The additive effect C) Cross–tolerance D) Tolerance E) Potentiation
E) Potentiation
If someone needs to take more of a drug to exert the same effect it once did, this is an example of:
A) Potentiation B) Tolerance C) Antagonism D) Synergism E) The additive effect
B) Tolerance
You are an anesthesiologist preparing a patient for surgery. You notice that in his chart it says he is an alcoholic. As you give a standard amount of anesthetic, you notice the patient isn’t affected by it as much as you thought he would be. This is because the alcohol is with the anesthetic:
A) None of these answers are correct B) Synergistic C) Potentiated D) Additive E) Cross–tolerant
E) Cross–tolerant
You are an ER doctor with a patient that has come in at midnight suffering from a drug overdose for which there is an antidote. You give him this antidote, which is a(n) ______ to the illicit drug the patient took. (Hint: this helps to put a stop to the drug that’s causing the harm):
A) Cross–tolerant B) Additive C) Tolerant D) Synergist E) Antagonist
E) Antagonist
You should avoid grapefruit juice if you are taking this cholesterol–lowering medication.
A) Metformin
B) Acetaminophen
C) Statins
D) Omeprazole
C) Statins
Taking MAOIs and eating too many tyramine–rich foods can cause this dangerous result.
A) An increase of your blood pressure to an unsafe level
B) A decrease of your blood sugar to an unsafe level
C) Abnormal bleeding
D) Heart rhythm problems
A) An increase of your blood pressure to an unsafe level
If you are taking digoxin for the treatment of heart failure, you must avoid this glycyrrhiza–containing food.
A) Natural Black Licorice
B) Hot Dogs
C) Lunch Meats
D) Orange Juice
A) Natural Black Licorice
People being treated for depression with MAOIs should avoid aged cheese and chocolate because they contain this amino acid.
A) Glutamine
B) Threonine
C) Cysteine
D) Tyramine
D) Tyramine
If you are taking a blood thinner, like warfarin, you want to monitor you intake of this vitamin that helps with blood clotting.
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin E
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin K
St. John’s wort and which of these depression drugs can cause a potentially dangerous interaction?
A) MAOIs
B) SSRIs
C) NSAIDS
D) BID
B) SSRIs
Which of the following herbs could alter the effectiveness of blood thinners?
A) Ginkgo biloba
B) All of the answers are correct
C) Ginseng
D) Saw palmetto
B) All of the answers are correct
A big salad made of kale and spinach followed by a cup of green tea might not be a good meal for a person taking this blood–thinning medication?
A) Warfarin
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Digoxin
D) Beta blockers
A) Warfarin
This dangerous condition that causes confusion, agitation, headaches, sweating and changes to heart rate and blood pressure can be associated with taking St. John’s wort?
A) Cardiac failure
B) GERD
C) Serotonin syndrome
D) Clinical depression
C) Serotonin syndrome
A pregnant woman should check with her doctor before taking NSAIDS to make sure this nutrient is not depleted by the drugs.
A) Vitamin B12
B) Estrogen
C) Folic acid
D) Sodium
C) Folic acid
Diuretics are often prescribed to treat high blood pressure, but some types of diuretics can deplete the body of this nutrient.
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin E
C) Potassium
D) Progesterone
C) Potassium