Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident. He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg. According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds. During the course of his hospital stay, he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia. His current
medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol, an MAO inhibitor to treat depression, and an analgesic to treat his pain. Mr. Salazar's wife also reports that he takes several herbal products including yohimbe, kava, valerian, and St. John's wort. In order to avoid a food-medication interaction with his MAO inhibitor, Mr. Salazar will need to avoid drinking _____.
a. beer
b. cola beverages
c. tea
d. grapefruit juice
e. caffeine
a
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a. farmer's market. b. road-side stand. c. food cooperative. d. food service vendor.
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a. dehydration. b. hyperglycemia. c. sodium retention. d. nitrogen catabolism.
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A. below B. above C. within D. More information about Phyllis's omega-6 intake is needed to answer this question.
In infants, hot dog rounds, salt, sugar, and butter should be
A) consumed with sugar substitutes. B) avoided. C) consumed with beverages. D) consumed in moderation.