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Food Safety and Food-Medication Interactions

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Minimize risk of aspiration by   assuring client has intact gag or swallow reflex  
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For clients with a known risk for aspiration...   it is important for the nurse to check the client's ability to swallow prior to eating.  
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Food safety requires proper   food storage, handling, preparation guidelines  
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Sell-by date   last recommended day of sale  
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Use-by date   how long the product will maintain top quality  
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Expiration date   last day the product should be used or consumed  
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How does food effect absorption?   by rate and extent  
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Reducing rate of absorption alters...   only the onset of peak effects  
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Reducing extent of absorption...   reduces the intended effect of the medication  
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When taking ibuprofen, some antibiotics, and some anti-depressants, avoid gastric upset by   taking them with food.  
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Interferes with the metabolism of many medications resulting in an increased serum level of the medication   Grapefruit juice  
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Can decrease the anticoagulant effects of warfarin (coumadin)   foods high in vitamin K (green leafy veggies, eggs, liver  
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Can increase the metabolism of the anti-Parkinson's medication levodopa, which decreases the duration of its therapeutic effects   Foods high in protein, amino acids, and vitamin B6  
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Can cause hyperkalemia (elevated serum potassium)   Licorice  
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Has hypertensive effects similar to other amines, such as norepinephrine   Tyramine  
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