Vitamins Flashcards
(28 cards)
Function of vitamin A
Boosts immune system, vision and skin health
Sources of vitamin A
Cheese, eggs, oily fish, liver products
Is vitamin A teratogenic
Yes
What happens in vitamin A deficiency
Occular effects, increased risk of infections
What vitamin deficiency is rare in the UK
Vitamin A
Which vitamin is most common
B12
What vitamin is lacked by alcoholics
Vitamin b1 (thiamine)
What is the treatment for Vitamin B deficiency
Thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B12) and nicotinamide
What is the treatment for Wernickes Encelopathy
IV Vitamin B and thiamine
What is the treatment of the side effects of isoniazid and penicillamine
Pyridoxine (B6)
What is the treatment of megaloblastic anaemia
Folic acid and Vitamin b12
What is used in cytotoxic therapy
Folinic acid
What is vitamin C also known as
Ascorbic acid
What condition does vitamin C prevent against
Scurvy
What is vitamin C found in
Fruits (oranges)
Symptoms of scurvy
Swelling, bleeding gums and itchy skin
What is vitamin C contraindicated in
Cardiac dysfunction
What is vitamin D naturally found in
Sunlight
What can vitamin D toxicity lead to
Hypercalcaemia
Who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency
Dark skin, >65 years, no sun exposure
Who should vitamin D supplements be considered for
All pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under 4
Which vitamin has no scientific value
E
What is vitamin K used in
Blood clotting factors and proteins for bones
What foods is vitamin K found in
Green leafy veg
