Section 1
Review
Describe similarities and differences among prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and generic versions of drugs.
Identify factors that frequently cause medication errors. What recommendations have been proposed to reduce the incidences of these errors?
Explain why some patient populations are at high risk for adverse effects from drugs.
Explain why herbal products are not dependable treatments for medical conditions. Describe possible dangers associated with the use of these products.
Discuss ways in which medications can affect food intake.
Describe how medications can interfere with nutrient absorption and how dietary factors can affect drug absorption.
Explain how drugs and nutrients may influence each other's metabolism, and provide examples.
Discuss diet-drug interactions that can alter the excretion of nutrients or medications. Explain why tyramine intake must be monitored by people using monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.