Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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What are the fat soluble vitamins?

A

ADEK

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2
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Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored?

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In the liver

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3
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Which vitamins are water-soluble?

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B-vitamins and vitamin C

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4
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What type of environment do water-soluble vitamins and minerals need to be absorbed?

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acidic

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5
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What water-soluble vitamin can be stored in the liver for 3-5 years?

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B12

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6
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Deficiency in which vitamin can lead to night blindness?

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Vitamin A

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7
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What is a source vitamin A (retinol)?

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fish, organ meats (such as liver), dairy products, and eggs

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8
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What is a source of A carotenoids?

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plant-based

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9
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what is keratinization?

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dry/scaly skin

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10
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Which vitamin is ascorbic acid?

A

vitamin C

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11
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What is the function of Vitamin C?

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maintains bone matrix, cartilage, and collagen

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12
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Which vitamin facilitates iron absorption?

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Vitamin C

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13
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A deficiency of Vitamin C can lead to what?

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poor wound healing, easy bruising, petechiae and weak bones

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14
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What are some sources of Vitamin C

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citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, bell peppers and strawberries

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15
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Which vitamin is the functional part of hemoglobin?

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Iron

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16
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Which vitamin supports cellular energy metabolism?

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Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

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17
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Which vitamin combines with phosphorus and is involved with glucose metabolism?

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Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

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18
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What are some dietary sources for Vitamin B1 (thiamine)?

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whole or enriched grains, legumes

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19
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chronic alcohol abuse interferes with absorption of which vitamin?

A

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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20
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Which vitamin is a coenzyme in DNA synthesis and cell division?

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Vitamin B9 (folic acid)

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21
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Deficiency in which vitamin causes megaloblastic anemia?

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Vitamin B9 (folic acid)

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22
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What are some dietary sources of Vitamin B9 (folic acid)?

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dark green leafy vegetables, OJ, legumes, chicken liver, fortified cereals and grains

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23
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Where is most Calcium found?

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99% in bones and teeth, 1% in blood

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24
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Which mineral helps in the formation of clot?

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Calcium

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Deficiency in which mineral can cause osteoporosis, tetany, and muscle spasms?
Calcium
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What are some sources of Calcium?
dairy products, dark-green vegetables, fortified foods
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hypothyroidism can cause a deficiency in which mineral?
Calcium
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Function of Vitmain B12 (cobalamin)
amino acid metabolism and heme formation, role in the synthesis of the myelin sheath
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Which hormone is released during hypocalcemia?
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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What hormone is released during hypercalcemia?
Calcitonin
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What is the function of Vitamin D?
develop/maintain strong bones, calcium and phosphorus absorption, muscle contraction
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A deficiency in which vitamin can cause Rickett's?
Vitamin D
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What are dietary sources for Vitamin D?
fish, eggs, fortified foods
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What is activated vitamin D called?
calcitriol
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Which vitamin is involved in the destruction of free radicals?
Vitamin E
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A deficiency in which vitamin can cause hemolytic anemia?
Vitamin E
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A deficiency in which vitamin disrupts myelin sheath formation?
Vitamin E
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What are dietary food sources for Vitamin E?
vegetable oils, nuts, and fortified cereals
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What is the function of Vitamin K?
initiates liver synthesis of four proteins for clotting and bone development
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What are sources of Vitamin K?
green leafy vegetables, brussel sprouts, broccoli, asparagus
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Xeropthalmia is caused by a deficiency in which Vitamin?
Vitamin A
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Which vitamin helps regulate blood calcium levels and rate of deposit or resorption?
Vitamin D
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A deficiency in which vitamin can cause an increase risk of bleeding?
Vitamin K
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A deficiency in Vitamin B1 (thiamine) affects what 4 body systems?
GI, CNS, CV, MS
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A deficiency in which vitamin can cause neural tube defects (spina bifida)?
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
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Which vitamin needs intrinsic factor to be absorbed?
Vitmain B12 (cobalamin)
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A deficiency in this vitamin can cause pernicious anemia.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
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Dietary sources for Vitamin B12 (cobalamin).
animal origin and fortified foods
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Who is at-risk for a deficiency in Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)?
vegans & elderly
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After splitting from its protein complex what does B12 bind with in the stomach?
Intrinsic factor
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What portion of the small intestine does B12 get absorbed?
ileum
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Sharps that do not contain any meds go into what waste container?
Red Sharps container
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What is APIE?
Assessment, Planning appropriate pharmacotherapy, Intervention, Evaluation, Reassess and revise the plan if needed
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Examples of Drug Schedule I
heroin, LSD, marijuana
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Examples of Drug Schedule II drugs.
potent opioids (high dose codein, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocordone, meperidine)
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Examples of Schedule III drugs.
codeine
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Examples of Schedule IV drugs
benzodiazepines, tramadol, zolpidem
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Examples of Schedule V drugs.
cough meds with codeine, anti-diarrheal meds w/ small amounts of opioids
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What is a black box warning?
FDA designation, awareness to serious or life-threatening risks. Ex., avandia and zoloft
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What is a High Alert Medication?
Medications with increased risk of significant harm. (ie., fentanyl)
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What is the abuse potential of schedule I drugs?
Highest
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Which drug schedule has "no current acceptable use"?
Drug Schedule I