OVERVIEW

Guide to Drug Food Interactions is organized by Helm Publishing, Inc.

Course Expiration Date: Feb-22-2027

Description:
Excellent resource full of clinical pearls! Easy to use detailed guide on 500 of the most prescribed drugs and their influence on or by foods. Medications can contribute to nutritional deficiencies, and foods can alter the absorption of many drugs. This book distills the important facts from medical literature and pharmaceutical research. Every clinician or private practitioner needs a copy.

Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

Identify three common foods that often interfere with prescriptions and should not be consumed with those drugs.
List four medications that affect blood sugar control and must be used cautiously by people with Type 2 Diabetes.
Discuss five common drugs that may cause negative side effects in the elderly.
Describe two negative side effects of chronically taking anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
List two common drugs that may cause toxicity when taking large amounts of calcium supplements.
Discuss at least four options people can use to time their meals and drug intake to increase the drug’s effectiveness, decrease side effects, or improve tolerance in the patient.
Identify three drugs that should not be taken with alcoholic beverages.
Name at least five drugs that reduce nutrient levels so low that a deficiency might occur.
Identify three drugs that may affect a person’s weight so much that weight loss or excessive gain can be a problem.

CPE Type: 720 for Printed/Paper Tests, 740 for Web-based/Online Tests