Deficiencies Flashcards
1
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Anorexia, muscle cramps, parathesias
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Thiamin (B1) deficiency
2
Q
Cheilosis, glossitis, weakness
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Riboflavin (B2) deficiency
3
Q
Pale, glossitis, anorexia
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B12 Deficieincy
4
Q
Night blindness, conductive issues
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Vitamin A deficiency
5
Q
Dry, scaly skin, loss of hair, mouth sores, anorexia, vomiting
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Vitamin A toxicity
6
Q
Loss of DTRs, disturbed gait, decreased propiroception and vibration
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Vitamin E deficiency
7
Q
Common in newborns.
Bruising, bleeding
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Vitman K deficiency
8
Q
Muscle spasms, cramps, tetany
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Ca deficiency
9
Q
Muscle weakness
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Phosphorus or magnesium deficiency
10
Q
Decreased DTRs
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Magnesium toxicity
11
Q
Pellagra (four Ds: dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis, death)
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Niacin (B3) deficiency
