NUR 1172 Exam 3

NUR 1172 Exam 3
1. abuse of alcohol can lead to diminished levels of which minerals?
Answer
K, Mg, Zn
2. aspirin, an analgesic, has an enhanced effect when combined with what substance?
Answer
caffeine
3. how can poor nutritional status have a major impact on the risk of drug-nutrient
interactions?
Answer
- stimulated or suppressed appetite
- decreased intestinal absorption
- increased renal excretion
- competition/displacement of nutrients from carrier protein sites
- interference w/ synthesis of necessary enzyme, co-enzyme, or carrier
- hormonal effects on genetic systems
- drug delivery system
-components in drug formation
4. list 3 drugs that have delayed/reduced absorption in the presence of foodAnswer
aspirin tetracycline phenytoin