The action of liver enzymes that metabolize drugs is influenced by relative dietary quantities of:
a. vitamins and minerals.
b. protein and amino acids.
c. fluid and electrolytes.
d. carbohydrate and fat.
Q. 2Vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower can accelerate medication metabolism because they:
a. stimulate enzymes in the liver.
b. contain oxalic acid.
c. decrease urinary excretion.
d. contain tyramine.
Q. 3Absorption of iron is improved by eating foods that are high in:
a. vitamin A.
b. folate.
c. vitamin C.
d. vitamin K.
Q. 4A vitamin that can help overcome pulmonary oxygen toxicity is:
a. vitamin A.
b. vitamin C.
c. vitamin D.
d. vitamin E.
Q. 5It is important to ask patients if they use herbal remedies because:
a. the patient may not need to take traditional drugs.
b. it is important to avoid using herbal and traditional drugs at the same time.
c. herbal remedies may have adverse interactions with drugs.
d. herbal remedies are usually less expensive than traditional treatments.
Q. 6A nutrient that delays gastric emptying time, thereby creating more optimal saturation rates for drug absorption is:
a. fat.
b. carbohydrate.
c. vitamins.
d. protein.
Q. 7Absorption of tetracycline is hindered when ingested with:
a. diuretics.
b. milk.
c. meat products.
d. high-fiber foods.
Q. 8The class of medications associated with tyramine syndrome is:
a. antipyretics.
b. anticoagulants.
c. monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
d. oral contraceptives.
Q. 9A severe tyramine reaction may cause a crisis due to:
a. hyperglycemia.
b. hypoglycemia.
c. hypertension.
d. hypotension.
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