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Tool Kit:
FOOD/DRUG INTERACTION TOOL
The VST Food/Drug Interaction programs are designed to
assist in identifying patients with whom a potential food/drug or
drug/nutrient interaction may occur. The system will assist in flagging
drugs prescribed to patients that have a potential to affect nutritional
status. It will also flag situations in which interaction with nutrients
will alter absorption and metabolism of medications. Lists of drugs
meeting specific nutrient-related criteria (reduced or delayed absorption,
decreased appetite, alcohol affected, etc.) are accessible by the
clinical staff.
The system will print a set of
instructions for use by the patient that lists the prescribed medication,
notes possible undesirable effects, and suggests a dietary approach.
If used in conjunction with the VST Menu Management tools, the patient's
menu choices will be automatically altered to reflect suggested
precautions.
Benefits
The VST Food/Drug Interaction Tool offers:
- Proactive management of a critical
patient safety issue.
- Enhances patient education.
- Improves compliance with regulations/standards
regarding food/drug interactions.
Print information from this
page plus details on all of the tools in the Clinical Nutrition
Tool Kit:

For more information, please call 724.452.8794,
send e-mail to info@vstech.com,
or contact us online.
Vision Software Technologies, Inc.

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