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Welcome to Drug – Food Interactions and Role of Pharmacist. Post Activity Assessment
Thank you and congratulations for attending this educational activity. Remember, continuous professional development is key to success and professional excellence.
This test is composed of 5 questions based on the information provided to you during the activity. You will have two attempts to complete this test. The 30 minutes which will allow enough time to search for the correct answers.
You must exceed the passing score (60%) in order to receive your certificate
Most food-drug interactions occur through different mechanisms:
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Eating Green leafy vegetables such as kale, collards, spinach, turnip greens, and broccoli, especially those rich in vitamin K CAN NOT diminish warfarin’s effectiveness:
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The bioavailability of some drugs may be enhanced by food, For example, the absorption of griseofulvin is increased by fat in a meal and Fenofibrate, mebendazole, isotretinoin, tamsulosin, carbamazepine and labetalol are examples of drugs that will be better absorbed when taken with food.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What is the possible explanation for the drug interaction between statin drugs and grapefruit juice?
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
MAO inhibitors e.g tranylcypromine (Parnate), can react with tyramine (a monoamine) found in foods (cheese) and this reaction can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure.