43 Questions
which are fat-soluble vitamins?
vitamin A,D,E,K
fat-soluble vitamins are stored where?
liver
What may happen for taking large amounts of fat-soluble vitamins?
can lead to toxicity
which vitamins are water-soluble?
C, H, and B
Water soluble vitamins are not stored and urinated out
True
which vitamin is needed for growth of bones, teeth, and night vision
vitamin D
what is another name for vitamin A?
Retinol
which vitamin is used in beauty products?
vitamin A (retinol)
Which vitamin is found in animal sources and who may need this supplement
vitamin B12 and vegetarians
what is another name for vitamin B12?
Cyanocobalamin
Pernicious Anemia can cause what deficiency
B12 deficiency can lead to neuro symptoms
True
what is another name for vitamin C
ascorbic acid
what is a caution with pt with a hx of kidney stones related to vitamin C
advise pt who is taking vitamin C to increase fluid intake
a type of use for vitamin C
collagen synthesis
vitamin C deficiency is due to a lack of
fruits and veggies
vitamin E is thought to prevent heart disease
True
vitamin D is given for osteoarthritis
False
what is another name for Vitamin D
vitamin D comes from
dairy products and sun
the body needs which vitamin to absorb calcium
D
which vitamin is a reversal for warfarin
K
vitamin K is given to
neonates after delivery
which vitamin is needed to make DNA
B9
you can give folic acid (B9) during pregnancy?
True
what is an major adverse affect with folic acid?
ETOH abuse
magnesium sulfate is used during
pregnancy for preterm labor
an overdose of magnesium sulfate can cause
muscle weakness absent deep tendon reflexes respiratory depression
calcium is essential for
muscle, bone, neuro, and CV function
calcium is contraindicated in those with kidney stones
True
which can cause black/green stool
iron
if. you are low in iron how will you educate your patient on?
eat foods high in iron --> leafy food and red meat
which claims to improve energy
Ginkgo biloba
which type of pt should you have caution with ginkgo biloba
caution in pt at risk for seizures
which acts as an estrogen substitute
black cohosh
black cohosh treats symptoms of
Saw Palmetto can decrease ____ manifestations of hyperplasia
saw palmetto is a pregnancy category A
False
saw palmetto can interact with ___ and ___ medications.
antiplatelet and anticoagulant
Which affects serotonin
st john warts
What is a potential risk associated with the use of ginger root?
Hypoglycemia
What caution should be taken when using echinacea in patients with plant allergies?
It may trigger allergic reactions
What is a potential effect of valerian usage?
Increases GABA
Test your knowledge on the potential risks of using herbal supplements such as ginger root, echinacea, glucosamine, melatonin, and valerian. Learn about their effects and potential interactions with medications.
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