[NUTRITN 580] - Midterm Exam Guide - Ultimate 21 pages long Study Guide!
7 Feb 2017
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Foods can affect drug therapy and drugs can affect food and nutritional status. Some interventions involve food components, whereas others involve specific nutrients. Drugs that cause loss of appetite: anti-infective"s (amphotericin b, flagyl, antineoplastics (5-fluorouracil, mtx, bronchodilators (albuterol, theophylline, cardiovascular drugs (aspersoline, stimulants (ritalin, adderall) Drugs that cause diarrhea: laxatives, antiretrovirals, antibiotics, antineoplastics. If diet rx is in place to keep life maintained. Example: on a puree food diet, would not necessarily remove: goal: to provide comfort at the end of life. Dz: disease: palliative care, similar to hospice, goals are the same but can be given to any patient, performed by medical team (not hospice care staff) Nutrition screening: main purpose is to quickly identify persons who are malnourished or who are at nutritional risk & determine whether a more detailed assessment is needed. Can be completed by dtr, rn, md or other qualified healthcare provider.
