Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

What are DDI for vitamins and minerals

Answer 1

avoid mineral oil, cholestyramine, or colestipol because fat soluble vitamins may not be absorbed
K and K sparing diuretics may increase K levels
Mg and Ca decreases absorption of antibiotics and iron (seperate by a couple hours)

Question 2

Indications for Vitamin A

Answer 2

-deficiency/malnutrtition
- wound healing

Question 3

S/s of hypervitaminosis A

Answer 3

mouth ulcers, cracked fingernails, bone pain, loss of appetite, blurred vision

Question 4

What is a common sign of vitamin A deficiency

Answer 4

night blindness

Question 5

Vitamin C is also called

Answer 5

Ascorbic Acid

Question 6

Inidcations for Vit C

Answer 6

deficiency, enhances PO iron, wound healing

Question 7

Sign of vit c deficiency

Answer 7

gingivitis, nosebleeds, hair and tooth loss

Question 8

what are adverse effects of vit C

Answer 8

kidney stones with huge doses

Question 9

Vitamin D deficiency s/s

Answer 9

rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, tetany

Question 10

Vitamin D toxicity

Answer 10

fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, excessive thirst, excess urination, dehydrate, constipate, irritability, nervousness

Question 11

Vitamin B12 is also called

Answer 11

cyanocobalamin

Question 12

Indications for Vit B12

Answer 12

pernicious anemia
deficiency and malnutrition
ETOH
malabsorption syndrome
vegan diet
prolonged use of PPI or H2 blocker

Question 13

signs of deficiency

Answer 13

megaloblastic anemia
mucous membrane inflammation
tingling sensations in limbs

Question 14

Vitamin E indication

Answer 14

premature infant, metabolic syndrome, wound healing

Question 15

Niacin is

Answer 15

Vit B3

Question 16

Indications for Vit B3

Answer 16

pellegra, lipid lowering agent,

Question 17

s/s of deficiency of vit B3

Answer 17

mucous membranes inflammation

Question 18

Phytonadione is

Answer 18

Vitamin K

Question 19

Vitamin K is the antidote for what

Answer 19

Warfarin

Question 20

Vitamin K toxicity

Answer 20

jaundice, hyperbilirubinema, hemolytic anemia, and kernicterus in infants

Question 21

Thiamine is

Answer 21

Vitamin B1

Question 22

Beriberi is

Answer 22

thiamine defiency

Question 23

T or F we use Thiamine for Wenicke-Korskoff’s alcoholic encephalopothy

Answer 23

T

Question 24

Calcium is used in conjunction with

Answer 24

conjunction with vitamin D

Question 25

Calcium is indicated for

Answer 25

redecuing risk of osteoporosis

Question 26

What is the antidote for Mg toxicity

Answer 26

Calcium Gluconate

Question 27

MOA for Mg

Answer 27

helps to regulate skeletal and cardiac muscle contractility

Question 28

Indications for Mg

Answer 28

deficiency, antacid/laxative, decrease uterine contractions, prevent sz

Question 29

Phosphorus MOA

Answer 29

acid-base balance, bone formation, energy production and storage, hormone activation

Question 30

Potassium toxicity s/s

Answer 30

EKG changes, muscle cramps, palpitations and PVCs