Description
For this discussion forum, find three interactions between medications and nutrients (food). List the interaction, foods to avoid while taking the medication, and describe key points that should be included in client education regarding the interactions.
You can use Epocrates to find your information https://online.epocrates.com/, or Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html, or any other evidence based resource.

Explanation & Answer

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Running head: NUTRITION
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Interaction between Foods and Drugs
Name of Student
Name of Institution
NUTRITION
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Interaction between Foods and Drugs
Three interactions between medications and nutrients
The first interaction is between antibiotics and foods rich in calcium. Such foods include
cheese, yogurt, and milk and they interfere with certain medications that include antibiotics such
as ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, and tetracycline. Usually, the antibiotics bind calcium and form a
substance that is insoluble in the upper intestine and stomach that mak...
