food-drug interaction MCQs 2

7- For a client taking the antibiotic tetracycline, which foods and medications should not be taken the same time as
the tetracycline?
a- milk, calcium-containing antacids, mineral supplements.
b- milk, calcium-containing antacids, folate supplements.
c- grapefruit juice, caffeine, mineral supplements.
d- grapefruit juice, Milk, calcium-containing antacids.
Answer: a
8- Laxative-cathartic drugs such as phenolphthalein and bisacodyl (Dulcolax) can cause decreased absorption of
a- water
b- potassium
c- sodium
d- all of the above
Answer: d
9- The drug knows to cause iron deficiency through chronic blood loss is
a- Aspirin
b- Antibiotics
c- Diuretic
d- Insulin
Answer: a
10- Drug that potentiates hyperglycemia is
a- Aspirin
b- Bactrin
c- Corticosteroids
d- Allopurinol (antihypertensive drugs)
Answer: c
11- Enteric-coated drugs such as ------------ when administered with foods, result in --------
a- Griseofulvin (Fulvicin) and ferrous sulfate (Entron) - increased alkalinity and decreased absorption.
b- Aspirin and erythromycin - increased alkalinity and increased absorption.
c- Griseofulvin (Fulvicin) and ferrous sulfate (Entron) - increased acidity and increased absorption
d- Aspirin and erythromycin - increased acidity and increased absorption
Answer: d
12- Elderly persons frequently take aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis and, when taken chron-ically without meals, it
can result in_____________________
a- Gastric irritation.
b- Gastric bleeding.
c- Iron deficiency anemia.
d- All of the above.
Answer: d