TR is a 75 yo M admitted into the hospital with heart failure. He complains of shortness of breath and orthopnea and has not eaten for several days. He has a history of hypertension, which has gone uncontrolled for several decades. His typical intake is:

B Scrambled eggs D 1 12-oz can tomato soup

Bacon 1 slice meat loaf

Grits 20 oz lemonade

16 oz orange juice

Banana

L Pastrami sandwich on rye bread

Potato salad

1 12-oz can of clam chowder

20 oz water

-For which medication likely to be prescribed to TR should he receive education on drug-nutrient interactions?

Question

TR is a 75 yo M admitted into the hospital with heart failure. He complains of shortness of breath and orthopnea and has not eaten for several days. He has a history of hypertension, which has gone uncontrolled for several decades. His typical intake is:
B Scrambled eggs	D 1 12-oz can tomato soup
Bacon	1 slice meat loaf
Grits	20 oz lemonade
16 oz orange juice
Banana
L Pastrami sandwich on rye bread
Potato salad
1 12-oz can of clam chowder
20 oz water

-For which medication likely to be prescribed to TR should he receive education on drug-nutrient interactions?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Diuretics can lead to electrolyte imbalances, specifically potassium loss, which can be exacerbated by a diet high in sodium and low in potassium. Therefore, education on dietary modifications, such as increasing potassium intake, may be necessary. Drug-nutrient interactions are less common with ACE inhibitors, nitrates, and calcium channel blockers.