Cholestyramine and colestipol are noted to have what effect on fat-soluble vitamins?
Explanation
This question tests knowledge of the specific interaction between cholestyramine/colestipol and fat-soluble vitamins.
Other questions
What is a primary general use for vitamins as described in the pharmacologic profile?
According to the General Action and Information, what is the fundamental role of vitamins in the body?
The text states that vitamins are necessary for which physiological state?
Which category of vitamins is mentioned to have a potential for accumulation and toxicity?
Based on the text, what is the toxicity risk associated with water-soluble vitamins like B-vitamins and vitamin C?
What is a specified contraindication for the use of vitamin supplements?
What precaution is advised, particularly for fat-soluble vitamins, to prevent negative effects?
Large amounts of which vitamin may interfere with the effectiveness of levodopa?
Which of the following substances can decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
What is a key component of the nursing assessment for a patient taking vitamins?
How should a nurse assess a patient's nutritional status related to vitamin intake?
Why are combinations of vitamins commonly administered, according to the Implementation section?
What should patients be taught is the best source of vitamins?
What caution is given to patients who are self-medicating with vitamin supplements?
What does the text state about the effectiveness of megadoses of vitamins for treating various medical conditions?
What is a desired outcome of vitamin therapy?
Which of the following is listed as a potential nursing diagnosis related to vitamin therapy?
The text provides which two vitamins as examples of fat-soluble vitamins?
Which vitamins are given as examples of water-soluble vitamins?
A patient taking Levodopa should be counseled about potential interactions with large amounts of which vitamin?
A patient who regularly uses mineral oil should be assessed for potential deficiency of which type of vitamins?
What should patients be encouraged to comply with in conjunction with vitamin therapy?
According to the Precautions section, what is the primary reason for adjusting vitamin dosages?
Vitamins are described as functioning as components of what systems in the body?
Which statement accurately reflects the information given about the toxicity of fat-soluble vitamins?
Which of the following best describes the toxicity risk associated with B-vitamins and vitamin C?
Besides a 24-hr diet recall, what else should a nurse determine when assessing a patient's nutritional status for vitamin intake?
In addition to treating deficiencies, in what other capacity are vitamins used?
The interaction between pyridoxine and levodopa results in what potential outcome?
The interaction between mineral oil and fat-soluble vitamins leads to:
The patient/family teaching section emphasizes that the best source of vitamins comes from a well-balanced diet containing foods from how many basic food groups?
Besides being unproved, what is another risk associated with using megadoses of vitamins?
What is the second potential nursing diagnosis listed for patients on vitamin therapy?
Hypersensitivity to which components of vitamin products is a contraindication?
The role of vitamins in catalyzing metabolic reactions is necessary for maintaining which state?
Which statement is true regarding the accumulation of vitamins in the body?
Which of the following drug classes is mentioned to decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the stated reason for the common administration of vitamin combinations?
What type of diet is recommended as the best source of vitamins?
A patient who is self-medicating with vitamins should be cautioned about exceeding which benchmark?
Successful vitamin therapy is evaluated by the prevention or decrease in what?
A nurse's assessment of a patient on vitamin therapy should focus on signs of what?
Dose adjustments to avoid toxicity are especially important for which class of vitamins?
Cholestyramine, colestipol, and mineral oil all share what common interaction with fat-soluble vitamins?
The General Use section indicates that vitamins are used for both prevention and what other purpose?
How does the toxicity risk of water-soluble vitamins compare to that of fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the clinical standing on using megadoses of vitamins to treat various medical conditions?
What amount of pyridoxine is specified as potentially interfering with the effectiveness of levodopa?
For which of the following are vitamins described as being necessary?