Vitamins-Situational Flashcards
(50 cards)
A patient shows signs of night blindness. Which vitamin deficiency might they have?
Vitamin A
A child with bowed legs is likely deficient in which vitamin?
Vitamin D
A vegan patient is at risk of which vitamin deficiency commonly found in animal products?
Vitamin B12
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
Vitamin K
A person experiencing fatigue, sore tongue, and cracks at the corners of the mouth may be deficient in what?
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Which vitamin helps in the absorption of calcium in the intestines?
Vitamin D
A wound that heals very slowly might indicate a deficiency in which vitamin?
Vitamin C
A person who bruises easily might lack which vitamin?
Vitamin C
Which vitamin is an antioxidant and helps protect cells from damage?
Vitamin E
What vitamin is important in preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy?
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon sunlight exposure?
Vitamin D
Which vitamin deficiency is associated with scurvy?
Vitamin C
Which water-soluble vitamin is required daily because it isn’t stored in large amounts?
Vitamin C
Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Which vitamin is most sensitive to heat and easily destroyed during cooking?
Vitamin C
Which vitamin works with calcium to maintain bone health?
Vitamin D
Deficiency of which vitamin can cause pellagra?
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Which vitamin is necessary for collagen synthesis?
Vitamin C
Which fat-soluble vitamin can become toxic if taken in excess?
Vitamin A
A person on anticoagulants should monitor their intake of which vitamin?
Vitamin K
Which vitamin helps in red blood cell formation and prevents anemia?
Vitamin B12
A deficiency in which vitamin might cause peripheral neuropathy?
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Which vitamin helps convert food into energy?
Vitamin B complex
Cracking or inflammation at the corners of the mouth may indicate a deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)