A nurse in a public clinic is planning a health fair for older adult clients in the community. In teaching medication safety. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the clients to avoid when taking their prescriptions?

Carbonated beverage

Orange juice

Grapefruit juice

Milk

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Rationale- Grape fruit inhibits the action of intestinal enzymes interfering with absorption and actions of most drugs. It is therefore, important for clients on oral medication to avoid the intake of grape fruit to allow optimal absorption of the drugs.

A, B, D- Have very minimal drug interactions and hence safe to take with most medications

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

vitamin C and other fruit juices (except grape juice) enhance the absorption of oral iron supplements in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the clients are encouraged to take the supplements along with such fruit juices.

B. Rinsing the mouth should be done after to prevent staining of teeth

C. Taking the supplement on an empty stomach promotes gastrointestinal irritation

D. Dairy products inhibit iron absorption and should therefore be avoided

A. Coffee B. Milk C. Alcohol D. Grapefruit juice

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Glimepiride is a sulphonylurea. It stimulates the pancreatic beta cells to produce insulin. It has potential for causing hypoglycemiaa. Alcohol intoxication also causes hypoglycemia worsening the risk of hypoglycemia when used with glimepiride
A, B, D- do not have significant interaction with glimepiride.

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