Nutrient-Drug Interactions Caused by Consuming Amines in Foods Such as Aged

question 47

Multiple Choice

Nutrient-drug interactions caused by consuming amines in foods such as aged cheeses with monoamine oxidase inhibitors used to treat depression are most likely to result in ____.

• A)high blood pressure and cardiac dysrhythmia
• B)poor absorption of the drug when taken with grapefruit
• C)enhanced metabolism of the drug, rendering it less effective when taken on an empty stomach
• D)enhanced excretion of potassium and other electrolytes

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Definitions:

Low Molecular Weight Heparin

A class of anticoagulant medications used to prevent and treat blood clots, having a lower molecular weight than standard heparin.

Asymptomatic Blood Clot

A blood clot that does not produce any obvious symptoms and can be a silent risk for complications.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute, a critical measure of heart function and efficiency.

Peripheral Tissue Perfusion

The process of delivering blood to the outer surfaces of the body, vital for delivering oxygen and nutrients to various tissues.