I, II and III 6. A patient complains of muscle weakness and twitching, dizziness and depression, and also is suffering from elevated blood pressure and cardiac problems. Drugs such as phenobarbital, phenytoin and glucocorticoids can cause nutrient deficiencies due to their inducing effects on hepatic microsomal enzymes.
Nutritional content can vary greatly in fruits and vegetables across the country.
Optimum nutrition requirements are satisfied by the RDA suggestions. RDA recommendations of nutrients satisfy all populations of adults without regard to their health status or medications. Recommend either c. recommend amounts based on assessment of individuals' conditions and requirements of optimum natural nutrients d. a and b 18. Lifestyle modification is not an important consideration. Minerals and vitamins do not play a vital role in disease states beyond depletions that might occur because of drugs.