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Drug/Nutrient Interactions - Home Study Manual
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES…
At the conclusion of the home study course the successful participant will be able to:
Identify the four variables that can influence drug-nutrient interactions.
Identify 5 commonly prescribed drugs and nutritional concerns associated with
these drugs.
Explain drug interactions that can occur with 5 medications common to your practice.
List the drugs that should be avoided when taking all anti-anxiety drugs.
List two concerns regarding Drug-Herb interactions.
Identify three foods (two are actually drugs) that are commonly involved with drug-nutrient interactions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS…
Introduction
• Drug-Drug Interactions
• Drug-Behavior Interactions
• Drug-Food Interactions
• Drug-Herb Interactions
• Variables Influencing Drug-Nutrient Interactions
Drug-Nutrient Interactions
• Acid Blockers
• Antianxiety
• Antifungal
• Asthma Medications
• Chemotherapy
• Diuretics
• Laxatives
• Osteoporosis Medications
• Antacids
• Antidepressants
• Anti-Seizure Medications
• Cardiac Medications
• Corticosteroids
• Immunosuppressants
• Oral Contraceptives
• Anesthetics, Major
• Anticoagulants
• Antihypertensives
• Calcium Channel Blockers
• CNS Stimulants
• Immunomodulators
• Muscle Relaxants
• AIDS/HIV Medications
• Antibiotics
• Antihistamines & Decongestants
• Corticosteroids
• Cholesterol-Lowering Medications
• Hypoglycemics
• Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
• Thyroid Hormones
Practical Applications and Case Studies
Continuing Education Questions

FACULTY BIO…
This program is presented by Jackie Storm PhD, CNS. Jackie has over 30 years of experience as a nutritionist/health educator, providing individual counseling and workshops. She is also a national lecturer, has held adjunct faculty positions at several colleges, hosted a nutrition based radio program in the New York City area and contributed to a variety of professional publications. Despite her full schedule, she continues to be involved in several national nutrition based organizations. She applies this full body of education and experience to her two publications; Laboratory Assessment of Nutritional Status and Drug/Nutrient Interactions.

ACCREDITATION:
Dietitians – Academy Medical Systems is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 10 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material. (Dietitians Level 1 & 2)

Nurses – Academy Medical Systems is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Michigan Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
10 contact hours will be rewarded to nursing professionals at the completion of this program. Academy medical Systems is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14413, for 10 hours. And we are also a provider approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-19, for 10 hours.

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Last Updated: 1/6/2009