Final Exam: NUR1172/ NUR 1172 Test Bank (Latest 2023/ 2024) Nutritional Principles in Nursing Exam| Grade A- Rasmussen

Final Exam: NUR1172/ NUR 1172 Test Bank (Latest 2023/ 2024) Nutritional Principles in Nursing Exam| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: what are 5 factors that contribute to increased absorption of a drug? Answer: dissolving characteristics gastric emptying rate nutrients blood flow nutritional status Q: what are vitamin antagonists Answer: drugs that act as metabolic antagonists and cause deficiencies of vitamins involved Q: why are older adults at increased risk of harmful drug-drug or drug-nutrient interactions? Answer: -polypharmacy -drugs are likely to be more toxic -respond to drugs w/ greater variability -have less capability of handling drugs efficiently -nutritional status is more likely to be deficient -more likely to make increased errors in self-care due to illness/confusion/lack of info on drug Q: why should aspirin never be taken when using alcohol? Answer: aspirin increases the bioavailability of alcohol, raising the blood concentration and thus the effect of alcohol on brain centers Q: how does exercise affect individuals with diabetes? Answer: its action in increasing the number of insulin receptors on muscle cells, thus increasing insulin efficiency Q: name 3 metabolic uses for blood glucose Answer: glycogenesis lipogenesis glycolysis Q: name the 3 types of insulin Answer: rapid acting intermediate acting long acting Q: what are classic symptoms of type 1 diabetes mellitus? Answer: weight loss, increased urination, increased hunger, fruity smell to breath, fatigue or weakness, thirst Q: what are common symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus