Deficiencies Flashcards
know cause and sxs of vitamin deficiencies
A/retinol
malnutrition, decreased fat absorption
night blindness, metaplasia of corneal epithelium
B1/Thiamine
alcoholism
malaise, weight loss, confusion, Wernicke-Korsakoff, beriberi
B2/Riboflavin
malnutrition or metabolic syndrome
corneal neovascularization, cheilosis, stomatitis
B3/Niacin
Hartnup disease
diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis, death
B5/Pantothenic acid
starvation
dermatitis, numbness, paresthesia, muscle cramps
B6/Pyridoxine
isonazid therapy
sideroblastic anema, convulsion
B7/biotin
raw eggs
rashes, gastroenteritis, muscle pain
B9/folate
alcoholism, pregnancy
macrocytic megaloblastic anemia
b12/cobalamin
pernicious anemia, pancreatitis
neuropathy, fatigue, numbness, decreased taste
C/ascorbate
lack of citrus is diet
scurvy, poor wound healing, bleeding gums, fatigue, SOB, dyscardia, petechial rash
D/calcitrol
lack of sunlight, diet
rickets, delayed growth, muscle weakness, osteoporosis
