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What nutritional deficiencies are likely to result from following the diet Mrs. R described? Explain.

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List the nutrient-drug interactions that are associated with these medications.



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Answer to Question 1

 Fe and Zn, due to a lack of meat in the diet.
 Vit C, B vitamins due to a lack of fruit and lack of variety of vegetables in the diet.
 Lack of Ca due to inadequate milk and cheese intake.
 Possible vit A, D, & E deficiency because of the above.

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Carafate: antacids may decrease binding of this drug to the gastroduodenal mucosa, impairing effectiveness. Do not give within 30 minutes of each other.

ALternaGEL: decreased antibiotic effect with tetracycline. Separate administration times.

Pepcid: none significant.




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