nutrition exam #2 Flashcards
(170 cards)
1
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drugs that block all fat absorption of fat soluble vitamins
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lomitapide, bile acid sequestrants, orlistat, mineral oil
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fat soluble vitamins
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vit A, D, E and K
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normal intake of vitamin A
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10 IU beta-carotene, 3.3 IU of retinol
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s/s of vit A deficiency
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eye issues
- soft corneas
- dry eye
- foamy plaques
- night blind
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s/s of excess vit A
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- Teratogenicity
- hepatotoxicity
- skin issues
- alopecia
- muscle and bone pain
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2 main categories of vit A
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retinol – animal derivied
carotenoids – (beta-carotene) precursor found in fruits and veggies
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cause of vit A deficiency
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- bad diet
- chronic alchohol intake
- lack of yellow, orange, green veggies
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vit A dosing
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An IU of beta-carotene creates ⅓ the retinol as other vitamin A products
1 RAE = 3.3 IU retinol = 10 IU beta
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vit A supplement claims (measles mortality)
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measles;
- treatment with 100,000-200,000 IU of vit A helped reduce pneumonia and mortality
- not a replacement for vaccine
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vitamin D types
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Ergo-calciferol (D3) and Cholecaciferol (D2)
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s/s of vit D deficiency
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bone issues;
- soft and malformed
- myopathy
- hyperparathyroidism
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s/s of vit D excess
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- kidney stones
- osteroporosis
- brain issues (seizures)
- heart issues (HTN, bradycardia)
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cause of vit D deficiency
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- poor intake of dairy, egg
- reduced skin synthesis
- sunscreen use
- older age
- liver/kidney issues
- Decreased bioavailability
– Malabsorption syndromes
– BMI > 30 kg/m2
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vit D DDIs
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ANTIEPILEPTICS –> that are CYP450 inducers
- phenytoin, carbemazepine
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vit D activation
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vit d2 –> d3 –> calcidiol –> calcitriol
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storage form of vit D
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calcidiol
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active form of vit D
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calcitriol
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vit D function in body
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regulate calcium uptake in the intestine
down regulate calcium excretion in urine
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rickets
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vit D deficiency in kids;
- bond deformities and lack of collagen
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vitamin E types
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synthetic –> need more of this than natural sources bc it is more potent
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s/s of vit E defiency
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- peripheral neuropathy
- hemolytic anemia
- skeletal myopathy
- ataxia
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s/s of vit E excess
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- antiplatlet induce bleeding
- diplopia
- fatigue and muscle weak
- N/V/D
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vitamin E –> alpha tocopherol
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most active form
other forms are tocopherols and tocotrienols
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alpha tocopherol function
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- Heme biosynthesis
- Antioxidant and free radical scavenger
- Protect cellular mem from oxidation
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where is vit E stored?
adipose tissue, liver, muscle
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vit E deficiency risk factors
- poor intake of nuts, seeds, whole grains, fatty meals
- disease and drugs that cause poor absoriton
- familial isolated deficiency
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vit E claims (hemolytic anemia)
vit E prevents and treats anemia associated with vitamin E deficiency
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vit K unique pearl
large quanities not stored in the body
intenstinal absorption requires bile salts
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s/s of vit K deficiency
- bleeding
- osteoporosis
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s/s of vit K excess
very low risk of toxicity
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sources of vit K
- green leaf veggies
- veggie oil
- meat
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vit K supplements
natural -- vit K1 (phylloquinone)
synthetic -- vit K1 (phytonadione)
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warfarin
vit K antagonist to prevent clotting
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water soluble vitamins
vit C, b1-b2-b3-b6-b9-b12
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vit C (other name)
ascorbic acid
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vit B1 (other name)
thiamine
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vit B2 (other name)
riboflavin
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vit B3 (other name)
niacin
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vit b6 (other name)
pyridoxine
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vit b9 (other name)
folic acid
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vit B12 (other name)
cyanocobalmain
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microcytic anemia
too few RBC (smaller)
iron and pyridoxine (b6)
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macrocytic anemia
too few RBC (larger)
cycanobalmain (b12) and folate
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scurvy
widespread bleeding spontaneous
vit C
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swollen gums
vit C definciency
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beri beri
peripheal neuropathies
thaimine (b1)
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wernicke encephalopathy
severe beri-beri with mental confusion
thiamine (b1)
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neural tube defect
embryo/fetal abnomatlities
folic acid (b9)
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chelitis
cracked, dry corners of mouth
riboflavin (b2)
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glossitis
burning and sore tounge
iron, folate, riboflavin (b2), niacin (b3), and cyanocobalmain (b12)
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pellagra
dermatitis on hands, feet, neck --> diarrhea, dementia
niacin (b3)
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CRAP GPS
- carbamazepine
- rifampin
- alcohol
- phenytoin
- griseofulvin
- phenobarbital
- sulphonylureas
monogram for all drugs interacting with all B-vitamins
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loop diuretics
interact with and lead to thiamine (b1) deficiency
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Methotrexate, Trimethoprim, and Pyrimethamine interact with?
folic acid --> deficiency
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acid suppression medication interact with?
cyanocobalamin (b12) --> deficiency
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fluorouracil interact with?
thiamine (b1)
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phenothiazines and TCAs interact with?
riboflavin (b2) --> less active form
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vit C (ascorbic acid) overview
- required for collagen synthesis
- antioxidant
- reducing agent --> absorption of non-heme
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sources of vit C
- acidic fruits
- dark green leafy veggies
- broccoli and bell peppers
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s/s of vit C deficiency
- scurvy
- loose teeth
- macular degeneration
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adverse effects of vit C
- megadose -- kidney stones
- chew-ables -- cause dental erosion
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thiamine (b1) overview
- meta of glucose, AAs, and lipids
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increase in thiamine (b1) when...
pregnant or deficiencies
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cause of thiamine deficiency
food with anti-thiamine
- tea, coffee
alcohol use
gastric bypass surgery
foods with high level of thiaminases
- milled rice, raw fish
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beri-beri types
dry
- muscle wasting with loss of function
wet
- heart failure with cardiomeagaly, edema, and SOB
Encephalopathy
- disorientation, short term memory loss
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riboflavin (b2) needed for
- cell growth
- vision health
- skin, hair, nails
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sources of riboflavin (b2)
eggs, organ meats, lean meats
green veggies, milk, cheese
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niacin (b3) supplementation used for
prevention and treatment of
- pellagra (derm, diarrhea, dementia)
- hyperlipemia (lower LDL)
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types of pellagra
primary -- inadequate intake of niacin
secondary -- some condition is messing with absoprtion of vit b3
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sources of niacin
lean meats, fish, liver, grains, eggs, milk
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niacin ADEs
derm -- flushing/rash
GI
hepatotoxicity
glucose intolerance
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niacin clinical pearls
dose-related hepatotoxicity with ER and SR doses
contraindicated in those with acute liver disease
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niacin DDIs
oral hypoglycemics
isoniazid
lipid lowering
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niacin nutrient interaction
enzyme --> synthesizing niacin requires riboflavin and B6
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pyridoxine (vit b6) purpose
converts dietary typtophan to niacin
syntheiss of numerous NTM
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sources of pyridoxine (b6)
meats, eggs, foritified cereals, banana
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pyridoxine supp ADE
sensory neruopathy
- photosensitive
GI symp
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pyridoxine deficiency
alcohol depend
chronic imparied renal function and
malabsoption
cyp inducing drugs
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s/s of pyroxidine (b6) deficiency
- microctyic anemia
- inflmmation of lips
- glottis (sore tounge)
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pyridoxine drug-nutrient interactions
decreased serum levels of phenytoin
isoniazid forms a complex over time to create a deficiency
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folic acid (b9) overview
naturally occuring in foods
used in dietary supp
needed for protein, DNA/RNA synthesis and RBC maturation
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food sources of folic acid
green leaf veggies, fruits
yeast, animal proteins
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folic acid is used for?
neural tube defect prophylaxis
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folic acid ADE
GI symp
bad/bitter taste
sleep or mental distubances
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folic acid deficiency
inadeuate intake of folic contianig foods
impaired absorption
increased utilization
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s/s of folic acid deficiency
- megaloblastic anemia
- N/V/D, oral lesions
- glottis
- cognitive impairments
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folic acid pearls
- coexists with b12 deficiency
- anemia symp identical to b12
- partially reduce b12 deficiency
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folic acid and anticonvulsant
b9 may decrease serum concetrations of ACs
- phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone
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drugs decrease folic acid levels via antagonism
bind to dihydrofolate reductase (synthesis enzyme)
- Pyrimethamine, methotrexate, trimethoprim
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cycanobalmain (b12) needed for
hematopoiesis
maintence of myelin
production of epeithlail cells
metabolism of folates
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sources of cyanocobalmain
animal proteins
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causes of b12 deficiency
pernicious anemia
- absence of intrinsic factor
food bound malabsorption due to stomach acid
increased excretion
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s/s of b12 deficiency
- megaloblastic anemia
- neurological symptoms
- GI
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cyanocobalamin precautions
make sure you treat with b12 before b9
- b12 anemia is bad for the brain
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cyanocobalamin DDIs
PPIs
metformin
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minerals in dietary supp found where?
rocks, shells, bones
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lead
can lead to delayed puberty
decrease in birth weight, bone strength
increase in BP, LDL, and urinary protein excretion
98
can a drug contain more lead than deemed safe?
yes
big issue in calcium products
(bone meal > calcium carbonate > carbonate)
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calcium overview
MOST ABUNDANT
99% in bones and teeth, 1% found extracell
bones reabsorbed to maintain low serum calcium
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calcium supp for elderly
delays bone mineral loss -- reduce fractures in the elderly by 25-70%
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s/s of excessive calcium
hypercaclemia
kidney stones
milk-alkali syndrome
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calcium supp functions
treat acid indigestion
osteoporosis
binds phosphorus
(take with meals to enhance absorption)
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calcium label issues
some express as elemental calcium (pure)
if not elemental -- calcium is a salt and is less than adversitsed
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calcium pearls
constipation
GI upset
flatulence
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calcium + thiazide diruetics
decrease renal calcium excretion
avoid excessive calcium intake -- can cause high serum concentrations
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calcium - drug nutrient interactions
decrease absorption of
- fluoroquinolone, iron supp
- levothyroxine
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zinc overview
needed for
- wound healing
- blood clot
- immune function
rare deficiency
108
zinc supp used for?
macular degeneration
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zinc ADEs
cause kidney failure
perment smell loss (nasal spray)
burning / itching (topical)
N/V/D
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copper overview
mineral needed for
- iron storage
- bone strength
- wound healing
helps
- macular degeneration (part of cocktail)
high dose
- cause HTN
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copper can reduce absorption of
penicillamine absorption
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in general, what causes deficiency in minerals and vitamins?
- malabsorption
- surgery
- bad diet
- overweight
- TPN use
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chromium uses and needs
turns macronutrients into energy
decrease blood glucose in type 2 DM
slows calcium loss during menopause
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chromium sources
yeast, bread, molasses
meat, potato skin
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chromium side effects
industrial exposure
- kidney damage, lung cancer, eczema
other than that, few side effects
calcium supp lower absorption of chromium
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selenium uses
almost no one needs this supp
used for
- HIV
- malabsorption syndromes
- TPN patients
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selenium sources
meats, fish, nuts
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iron overview
- needed for hemoglobin in RBC
- myoglobin in muscle
- cyp450s
- cell respiration and growth
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forms of iron
heme
- found in meat, seafood, poultry
non heme
- plants and iron-fortified foods
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s/s of iron deficiency
- microcytic anemia
- RBC issues and low hemoglobin
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s/s of iron excess
- lead to GI upset, N/V
- reduce zinc absorption
- more than 60mg -- organ failure and death
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hemochromatosis
mutation of HFE gene -- excess buildup of iron
iron toxicity -- liver cirrhosis, heart disease
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iron supp DDIs
- prevent fluoroquinolone and tetracylcine abs
- reduced levadopa and levothyroxine abs
- PPI lowers nonheme supp; needs gastric acid
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BMI (calculate)
weight (kg) / height (m) ^2
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BMI health risks
start at above 25 BMI
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obesity BMI =
> 30
extreme = > 40
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obesity comorbidities
cardio
- heart fail, HTN, CAD, afib
metabolic
- diabetes, low HDL
reproducive
- infertility, PCOS
pulmonary
- sleep apnea
can increase risk of cancer
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obesity prevalence dependent on
gender, age
ethnicity, socioeconomic status
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obesity assessment; waist circumference
abdominal fat associated with health risks
- high risks;
>40 (male) and >35 (female)
associated with type 2 diabetes, HTN, coronary disease
predictor of obesity in specific populations (asian, elderly)
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obesity assessment: waist to hip ratio
waist circumference / hip circumference
clinical obesity;
- 1.0 (males) and 0.8-0.9 (female)
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weight gain due to medications
anticonvulsants;
- gabapentin
- carbamazepine
- pregabalin
- valproic acid
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medical conditions that can lead to weight gain
- hypothyroidism
- depression
- cushing's syndrome
- PCOS
- smoking cess
- diabetes
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treatment goals for obesity
- stop weight gain
- weight reduction
- prevent weight regain
- improve life
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treatment options for obesity
- diet/lifestyle/behaviroal
- pharm
- bariatric surgery
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realistic weight management goals
- weight loss of 5-10% of baseline weight within 6 months
realistic -- 1-2 pounds / week
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dietary therapy
a diet to achieve weight loss of 5-10% via reduced calorie intake
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calorie deficit
500-750 calorie deficit from original intake
~ 1200-1500 (women)
~ 1500-1800 (men)
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diet counseling points
limit fats, alcohol, sugar
increase water and fiber
eat low energy dense foods
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energy food
high = 4-9 calories/gram
medium = 1.5-4 calories/g
low = 0 - 1.5 calories / gram
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idaho plate method
9 inch plate
1/2 plate veggies, 1/4 bread and meat
limit eating out -- portion control
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physical activity goals
increase energy expenditure
enhance cardio and health improvements
achieve weight reduction and management
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physcial acitivty guidelines
at least 30 minutes at least 5 times a week
for obese -- 60-90 min per day may be needed
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bariatric surgery
50-70% total body weight reduction
improvements in related conditions
Significant post op issues and guidelines
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post op requirements of bariatric surgery
small frequent meals
no lipids during meals
b12 supp
protein and probiotic supp
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pharmacological therapy
candidates for therapy;
1) BMI > 27 + increased medical risk + failed 6-month diet therapy
2) BMI > 30
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off label agents for obesity
ozempic (semaglutide, GLP-1 agonist) and herbals
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noradrenergicrs / sympathomimetics combination
phentermine + topiramate extended release
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phentermine + topiramate MOA
enhance catecholamine transmission in the CNS (stimulatory) -->
--> increase sympathetic activity -- reduce appetite
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phentermine + topiramate ADEs
increased BP, HR, nervousness
insomnia
constipation
euphoria and abuse potential
teratogenic
- causes an abnormality if fetal exposed during pregnancy
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phentermine + topiramate contradindications
patients with concomitant conditions worsened by the ADEs
- like cardiac issues and hyperthyroidism
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Qsymia; phentermine + topiramate
10-14% weight loss
imporves LDL, blood glucose
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topiramate ADRs
sedation, fatigue, nausea, cognitive impairment, psychiatric disturbance, increase in seizure frequency
in the brain
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gastric lipase inhibitor
Orlistat
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Orlistat overview
Xenical (rx) and Alli (otc)
- inhibits pancreatic and gastric lipase
--> prevent hydrolysis of fat into fatty acids
fat is excreted in feces
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Orlistat ADEs
low systemic absorption
oily feces
increased urinary oxalate
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orlistat DDIs (MOST LIKELY ON EXAM)
vit A, D, E, and beta-carotene
- decreases vitamin levels
warfarin
- dec vit K absorption -- increased PT/INR and risk of bleeding
antiepileptic
- dec drug levels so monitor and change dose
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opioid antagonist / NDRI antidepressant
Naltrexone + Bupropion -- Contrave
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Contrave efficacy
reduces subjective reward of food intake
5% weight loss reduction from baseline
DO NOT TAKE WITH HIGH FAT MEALS -- inc abs
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contrave contraindications
HTN
seizure disorders
chronic opioid use
use of other bupropion products
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cotrave black box warning
suicidial thoughts and behaviors
Neuropsychiatric reactions
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glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists
liraglutide (saxenda and victoza)
semaglutide (ozempic)
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GLP-1 agonist MOA
- deliver synthetic GLP-1
- lower blood glucose via slowing gastric emptying
- sends "full" signals to brain
- prevents glucagon release after meals
- stimulate beta cells to inc insulin
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liraglutide
hyperglycemia in type 2 DM
obesity (3mg)
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semaglutide
hyperglycemia in type 2 DM
Wegovy -- approved for weight reduction
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Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonists
Tirzepatide -- Mounjaro and Zepbound
approved for type 2 DM
NOT OBESITY
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Tirzepatide DDIs
hypoglycemia w/ cocontaminat use of insulin
delays gastric emptying -- oral drugs (toxic)
oral hormonal contraceptives
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Tirzepatide dosing (IMP!)
2.5 mg once a week for 4 weeks
every 4 weeks increase the dose by 2.5 mg til 15mg once a week
SQ injections
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Tirzepatide black box warning
risk of thyroid C-cell tumors
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Tirzepatide warnings
- severe GI issues
- acute pancreatitis
- diabetic neuropathy complications
- gallbladder disease
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GLP-1 agonist common ADR
N/V/D/C
dec appetite, abdominal pain
dyspepsia
