II B1: Medications side effects

Question 0

chemotherapy

Answer 0

malabsorption

Question 1

statins (HMG coA reductase inhibitors)

Answer 1

decreased LDL, TG; increase HDL

Question 2

mineral oil, cholestyramine

Answer 2

decrease absorption of fat, fat-soluble vitamins

Question 3

glucocorticoids, antibiotics

Answer 3

protein deficits

Question 4

oral contraceptives

Answer 4

decrease folate, B6, vitamin C

Question 5

loop diuretics**

Answer 5

deplete thiamin, potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium

Question 6

thiazide diuretics

Answer 6

decrease potassium and magnesium, absorb calcium

Question 7

antibiotics

Answer 7

decrease vitamin K

Question 8

steroids

Answer 8

decrease bone growth, CHO intolerance

Question 9

methotrexate

Answer 9

decrease folate

Question 10

anticoagulant (warfarin) - vitamin K

Answer 10

antagonizes vitamin K- consistent intake is essential

Question 11

what things to avoid with anticoagulants?

Answer 11

Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE), garlic, ginger (may increase bleeding); avoid high dose vitamin A, E

Question 12

phenobarbital

Answer 12

decreased folic acid, vitamins B12, D, K, B6

Question 13

cyclosporine (immunosuppressant)

Answer 13

hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, hypertension

Question 14

Isoniazid (treats TB)

Answer 14

depletes pyridoxine, peripheral neuropathy, don’t take with food, interferes with vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous

Question 15

Elavil (antidepressant)

Answer 15

sedative effect, weight gain, increased appetite

Question 16

calcium

Answer 16

binds tetracycline

Question 17

curcumin/turmeric

Answer 17

may reduce inflammation, antioxidant, in curry powder

Question 18

Yohimbe

Answer 18

elevates BP