Combined Test of Facts

Question 1

Deficiency: osteoporosis, rickets

Answer 1

Vitamin D Calcitriol

Question 2

promotes liver synthesis of clotting factors/helps produce red blood cells

Answer 2

vitamin K

Question 3

used to treat neonatal hemorrhagic disease

Answer 3

vitamin k

Question 4

essential for immunity, vision, development of teeth and bones

Answer 4

vitamin A

Question 5

prevents cell damage, protects against blood clot formation, antioxidant

Answer 5

vitamin E

Question 6

deficiency is hemolytic anemia

Answer 6

vitamin E

Question 7

deficiency is night blindness

Answer 7

vitamin A

Question 8

elevates serum calcium levels, decreases bone resorption

Answer 8

vitamin D

Question 9

coenzyme in oxidation-reduction reactions necessary for cell metabolism

Answer 9

vitamin B3 (niacin)

Question 10

essential coenzyme in metabolism of carbohydrates

Answer 10

vitamin B1 (thiamine)

Question 11

deficiency: pellagra

Answer 11

B3 Niacin

Question 12

indications hypocalcemia, osteoporosis, hypoparathryoidism

Answer 12

calcium salts

Question 13

used to treat anemias and prevent neural tube defects in newborns

Answer 13

vitamin B9 (folic acid)

Question 14

stimulates production of RBCs, WBCs and platelets

Answer 14

folic acid B9

Question 15

deficiency syndrome: pernicious anemia

Answer 15

vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

Question 16

deficiency syndrome: beriberi, Wernicke’ encephalopathy

Answer 16

B1 thiamine

Question 17

pyruvic acid is diagnostic test

Answer 17

B1

Question 18

essential for cell reproduction and maturation of RBCs, synthesis of DNA and maintenance of myelin sheath

Answer 18

B12

Question 19

essential for synthesis and maintenance of collagen

Answer 19

vitamin C (abscorbic acid)

Question 20

helps maintain immune system for improved wound healing

Answer 20

vitamin C

Question 21

cofactor in synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, synthesis of cholesterol, metabolism of steroids

Answer 21

vitamin A

Question 22

deficiency: scurvy

Answer 22

C

Question 23

drug interactions with tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, alcohol, caffeine, zinc-rich and oxalic acid foods

Answer 23

calcium salts

Question 24

pregnancy category C

Answer 24

calcium salts (also cat B), vitamins C, K, D and others if in high doses far above RDA values, especially fat solubles

Question 25

bone resorption inhibitor

Answer 25

vitamin D

Question 26

report yellowing of skin or eyes, pale bowel movements, or darkened urine

Answer 26

vitamin D

Question 27

precaution in patients w/ bleeding disorders or thrombocytopenia

Answer 27

E

Question 28

made in GI tract by bacteria

Answer 28

k

Question 29

decreases production of VLDL, raises HDL

Answer 29

B3

Question 30

antagonized by folic acid inhibitors

Answer 30

B9

Question 31

precaution biliary tract disease, obstructive jaundice, liver disease

Answer 31

K

Question 32

must be given as an injection monthly for life

Answer 32

B12

Question 33

increases absorption of iron

Answer 33

C

Question 34

regulates serious adverse effects reporting

Answer 34

2006 Consumer Protection Act

Question 35

must label as supplement, be devoid of adulterants, say what is inside

Answer 35

2007 Good Manufacturing Processes

Question 36

not regulated

Answer 36

adverse effects, safety, standardization of dosages

Question 37

year of DSHEA

Answer 37

1994

Question 38

precaution: renal or cardiac insufficiency; dysrhythmias, dehydration, kidney stones

Answer 38

calcium salts

Question 39

contraindicated: hypercalcemia, ventricular fibrillation, metastatic bone disease, renal calculi

Answer 39

calcium salts

Question 40

serious adverse effect: acute hemolytic anemia

Answer 40

vitamin C

Question 41

contraindicated sodium/calcium ascorbate

Answer 41

vitamin C

Question 42

decreased effect of anticoagulant

Answer 42

vitamin C, K

Question 43

large doses avoided for those w/ sickle cell anemia, gout, kidney stones, G6PD deficiency

Answer 43

Vitamin C

Question 44

ASA interactions

Answer 44

Vitamin C

Question 45

serious adverse effects: anaphylactic shock, pulmonary edema, heart failure, sudden death, optic nerve atrophy

Answer 45

B12

Question 46

avoid w/ alcohol

Answer 46

B12, calcium salts

Question 47

adverse effect: stimulates abnormal cell growth

Answer 47

B9

Question 48

serious adverse effect: hepatotoxicity and gout

Answer 48

B9

Question 49

serious adverse effect:respiratory arrest, brain damage, death

Answer 49

Vitamin K

Question 50

overdose cause blurred vision, abnormal bleeding, increased cholesterol and triglycerides

Answer 50

Vitamin E

Question 51

oral contraception can increase levels

Answer 51

vitamin A

Question 52

establish RDA

Answer 52

National Academy of Science's Food and Nutrition Board

Question 53

water soluble

Answer 53

C, B series

Question 54

fat soluble

Answer 54

A, D, E and K

Question 55

hypervitaminosis syndrome:

Answer 55

fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headache, gingivitis

Question 56

symptoms of hypercalcemia

Answer 56

bone pain, lethargy, anorexia, nausea/vomit, increased urination, hallucinations, dysrhythmias

Question 57

may cause increased blood sugars/precaution for diabetics

Answer 57

B3