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What is the definition of multivitamin groups?
What is the action of most vitamins in the body?
Most vitamins are active in the form of a coenzyme.
What are the uses of multivitamins?
Prevention and treatment of vitamin and nutritional deficiencies.
Adverse reactions to multivitamins are common.
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What caution should be taken with multivitamins and unknown anemia?
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What are some nursing implications for vitamin B6?
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Study Notes
Multivitamin Groups
- Multivitamins are vitamin supplements that provide a combination of essential vitamins and minerals.
Action
- Vitamins function primarily as coenzymes, aiding enzymes in crucial metabolic processes.
Uses
- Multivitamins are employed for the prevention and treatment of vitamin and nutritional deficiencies.
Side Effects
- Adverse reactions to multivitamins are uncommon when taken at the recommended doses.
Contraindications
- Caution is advised when considering multivitamin use in individuals with anemia of unknown origin.
Nursing Implications
- High doses of vitamin B6 can disrupt the efficacy of levodopa, a medication for Parkinson's disease.
- Emphasize the importance of proper nutrition practices for patients.
- Liquid multivitamin preparations may contain alcohol; always check labels and inform patients.
- Store multivitamins in a cool, dark place to maintain potency and quality.
- Advise against the combination of mineral oil with fat-soluble vitamins, as this may hinder their absorption.
- Inform patients that riboflavin (B2) can cause a harmless yellow tint in urine.
- Common multivitamin brands include One-A-Day, Optilet, Poly-Vi-Sol, Therabid, Theragran, Unicaps, and M.V.I.
- Larobec is a specific multivitamin that is free of B6 and frequently prescribed for Parkinson's patients.
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