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OTC Exam 2
OTC 2
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Pharmacology
Graduate
01/26/2012

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Term
Non Pharmacologic therapy
Definition
1) Balanced Diet
2) US Dept. Heath and Human Services
has pyramid.
Term
DRI
Definition
Daily Reference Intake = system nutrition recommendations from IOM for Each nutrient
Term
UL
Definition
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
Term
RDI
Definition
Reference Daily Intake: guidelines to intake of vitatmins minerals and protein
Term
DRV
Definition
Daily Reference Value: fat, fiber carbs, protein, sodium and Potassium
Term
Drug Interactions with Fe supplements
Definition
antacids and antibiotics
Term
Drug Interactions with Vit K
Definition
coumadin
Term
Discourage Mega-Dose vitamins
Definition
Term
Do not take single supplement in addition to multi-vitamin since it'll be toxic in high doses.
Definition
Ex: Vit A, D, Niacin (B3), B6, Fe, and Fl
Term
Types of Food Claims
Definition
1) Authorized: Ok by FDA
2) Authoritative: US Govt Body (NIH, CDC) to FDA
3) Qualified: Moderate level of Evidence
Term
Max Intake of Omega 3
Definition
3g/day
Term
Fiber lowers?
Definition
Coronary Heart disease.
Term
What are Plant Sterols/Stanols?
Definition
components of plant cell membranes similar to human cholesterol
Purpose is to block absorption of cholesterol from daily intake
Term
What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? What they do?
Definition
-EPA, DHA, and AHA.
-reduce cardiac death and have anti-arryhythmic properties
Term
Medical Foods OTC Use
Definition
to meet general nutritional needs or to supplement normal or impaired nutrition intake.
Term
There are types of Medical foods/meal replacements. Which is the most used.
Definition
Polymeric!!!!
-oligomeric
-modular
-specialty
Term
Steps in Self-Care With Enteral Nutrition
Definition
1) ask if prescriber has suggested this
2) assess current nutritional need
3) encourage normal/regular diet if possible
Term
How long should meal replacement be used?
Definition
2-3 weeks only, if more than require medical supervision
Term
What are Probiotics
Definition
nonpathogenic organisms.
-Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Strepococcus.
Term
What are Probiotics used for
Definition
diarrhea, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), Chron's, Ulcerative Colitis
Term
Problems with Energy Drinks
Definition
-Dehydration
-not combine with alcohol (dehydration again)
-Caffeine overdose (400mg <)
Term
Caffeine causes?
Definition
insomnia, headaches, anxiety, dehydration.
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