The combination of potassium-sparing diuretics and salt substitutes can result in which condition?

Dangerously high potassium levels

Which 2 conditions are the most important conditions that may alter drug activity and cause drug interactions?

Impaired renal function and hepatic function

How do pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work together to avoid drug interactions with patients?

Knowledge of patient risk factors, obtaining accurate patient drug history, knowledge of drug actions, avoid complex therapeutic regimens, and educate patients about their illnesses.

How can drug food interactions be prevented in the community pharmacy?

Knowledge of significant drug-food interactions

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Cengage Ch. 19

Study Guide PhT 4 Week 1

Question	Answer
What condition is the result of concurrent use of alcoholic beverages and sedatives?	Excessive CNS depression
Which activity increases the drug metabolizing enzymes of the liver?	Smoking
Garlic is a herb used for lowering cholesterol and modestly lowering blood pressure. Which types of drugs would you caution patients about taking concurrently with garlic?	Antihypertensives
What drug is concurrently given with grapefruit?	Acetaminophen
Vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage may inactivate which drug?	Warfarin
What are 3 foods or beverages that should be avoided if a patient is taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (an antidepressant)?	Wine, yogurt, cheese.
Which drug may cause peripheral neuritis in some patients?	Isoniazid
Which drug's effects may be increased by smoking?	Aspirin
What term is describes ionized drugs that are not reabsorbed, but excreted?	Hydrophilic
Which part of the body has a low level of blood flow?	Fat
What term is defined as the outcome of a sleep medication taken when alcohol is in the bloodstream?	Additive effect
Which beverage should be avoided if a patient is on calcium channel blockers, estrogens, cyclosporine, and triazolam ?	Grapefruit Juice
The combination of potassium-sparing diuretics and salt substitutes can result in which condition?	Dangerously high potassium levels
Wine, cheese, and yogurt should be avoided in patients taking which class of medication due to potential toxic effects?	MAO inhibitors
What term is defined as the cooperative effect of two or more drugs given together to produce a stronger effect?	Synergism
Which systems are not fully developed in newborn infants in which can lead to drug-related problems?	Enzyme systems
The tendencies of some individuals to abuse drugs may lead to increased what?	Drug interactions
Which 2 conditions are the most important conditions that may alter drug activity and cause drug interactions?	Impaired renal function and hepatic function
Aspirin and alcohol increase the risk of what condition?	GI bleeding
Which class of drugs do antacids decrease the effects of?	Tetracyclines
Which enzyme system in the liver may contribute to some drug interactions?	cytochrome P450
Review Drug-Food interactions	Pg 34-39 Slides
How do pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work together to avoid drug interactions with patients?	Knowledge of patient risk factors, obtaining accurate patient drug history, knowledge of drug actions, avoid complex therapeutic regimens, and educate patients about their illnesses.
How can drug food interactions be prevented in the community pharmacy?	Knowledge of significant drug-food interactions

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