Micronutrient Deficiency Flashcards
1
Q
Skin changes in Vit A def
A
- follicular hyperkeratosis
- xerosis
- acneiform lesions
2
Q
Skin changes in Vit C def
A
- perifollicular haemorrhages
- ecchymosis
3
Q
Skin changes in zinc def
A
- perioral and perianal erythematous skin
4
Q
Skin changes in niacin deficiency
A
- erythema
- hyperpigmentation
5
Q
Eye changes in vit A def
A
- Bitot’s spots
- keratomalacia
- corneal clouding
- ulcerration
6
Q
Which vitamins cause angular stomatitis?
A
- riboflavin
- Vit B6 and B12
7
Q
Which vit def cause atrophic glossitis
A
- Vit B2
- niacin
8
Q
Cause of magenta tongue
A
B2 def
9
Q
Cause of bleeding gums
A
- Vit C def
10
Q
Causes of subcut oedema
A
- hypoalbuminaemia
- sodium and potassium disturbances
11
Q
What vit def causes loss of deep tendon reflexes
A
- B1, B12, E
12
Q
WHO ten step treatment
A
- treat/prevent hypoglycemia
- treat/prevent hypothermia
- treat/prevent dehydration
- correct electrolyte imbalance
- treat infection
- correct micronutrient def
- initiate feeding
- catch-up growth
- provide sensory stimulation
- prep for follow-up
13
Q
3 Ds of pellagra (Vit D3 def)
A
- dermatitis
- diarrhoea
- dementia
