Practical important points

Question 1

Diary products decrease absorption of

Answer 1

TCAs

Question 2

Mg, Ca, Fe decrease absorption of

Answer 2

Levothyroxine

Question 3

Grapefruit reduces metabolism (thus making it more available) of

Answer 3

Calcium channel blockers

Question 4

Excess sodium ingested causes therapeutic failure (maybe even renal failure) in

Answer 4

Lithium drugs

Question 5

Foods rich in Vitamin K decrease drug effectiveness of

Answer 5

Warfarin

Question 6

Foods high in tyramine (aged cheese) can cause a risk of hypertensive crisis when ingested along…

Answer 6

MAO inhibitors

Question 7

Waist circumference is associated with metabolic syndrome when above _____ in men and __________ women

explain the risks

Answer 7

102 cm= high risk and 94-102 is medium
88 cm= high risk and 80-88 is medium

Question 8

Elevated triglycerides, Low HDL, Hypertension and type 2 diabetes are all signs of

Answer 8

Metabolic syndrome

Question 9

This is? It is due to?

Answer 9

Sore or cracked nipple

Due to improper attachment

Question 10

This is? It is due to?

Answer 10

Engorgement of nipple; tingly feeling on examination and shiny skin with veins

Due to not breast feeding enough; NSAIDS and analgesics can be used

Question 11

This is? It is due to

Answer 11

Mastitis (infection) of nipple; fever, extremely hot breast that is red and tender, FLOW OF MILK IS SLOW

Due to infection; Anti-bacterial drugs should be prescribed

Question 12

Give the formula for Total dialy energy needs

Answer 12

For male: BEN= 1.0 x weight x 24
For females: BEN= 0.9 x weight x24

Total dialy energy needs= BEN x Physical activity factor (PAF)