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How do you calculate percent weight change?

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BMI categories: What is considered underweight?

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less than 18.5

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BMI categories: What is considered normal weight?

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18.5-24.9

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BMI categories: What is considered overweight?

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25-29.9

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BMI categories: What is considered obese?

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anything 30 and above

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What is another measurable physical sign that points to obesity?

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waist circumference

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What is considered overweight/obese in male patients?

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greater or equal to 40 inches

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What is considered overweight/obese in female patients?

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greater than or equal to 35 inches

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What are the three macronutrients?

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proteins, carbs, fats

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Define micronutrients

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dietary substances consumed in smaller amounts than macronutrients, but still essential to the body

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give some examples of broad categories of micronutrients

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vitamins and vitamin-like substances
minerals
essential AA
essential FA

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micronutrients are always made by the body and do not need to be ingested.

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false! Typically (not always) not made by the body in sufficient amounts and therefore must be ingested to some degree

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______ organic compounds required by the body for survival but generally not produced endogenously in sufficient amounts

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vitamins

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14
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What are the fat-soluble vitamins?

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vitamins: K, A, D, E

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15
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Where are fatty soluble vitamins stored?

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excess intake is stored in fatty tissues

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In what type of patients do you usually see fat soluble vitamin deficiencies?

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bariatric surgery and GI illnesses

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Name the water-soluble vitamins

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Biotin, B complex, C

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Which type of vitamins are generally widely available in foods, only limited storage in the body?

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water-soluble vitamins

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In what kind of patients are deficiency usually seen in patients with poor nutritional intake or malabsorption?

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water-soluble vitamins

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_____ similar metabolic roles to vitamins, but have no known deficiency syndrome and/or are made endogenously

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vitamin-like substances

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Name 7 vitamin like substances

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Choline
Taurine
l-Carnitine
Inositol
Bioflavonoids
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Coenzyme Q (CoQ)

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What is another name for B1?

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Thiamine

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What is thiamine’s role in the body?

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glucose metabolism, antioxidant, neuro metabolism

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23
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Where is Thiamine commonly found naturally?

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pork
fortified grains
seeds
nuts

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Who is usually thiamine deficient?

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alcholism
poor diet/restricted diets

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25
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Name some symptoms of thiamine deficiency

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Beriberi
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
Korsakoff Syndrome

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What are some symptoms of wet beriberi?

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cardiovascular - heart failure, cardiomegaly, edema, ↑ HR, SOB

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What are some symptoms of dry beriberi?

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neurologic - symmetrical sensory and motor neuropathy

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**What are some symptoms of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy / Korsakoff Syndrome?

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Nystagmus, opthalmoplegia, ataxia, and confusion
Can evolve to long-term neuro changes–impaired short-term memory and confabulation

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29
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**_____ and _____ can cause Wernicke’s Encephalopathy / Korsakoff Syndrome

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chronic alcoholism and s/p bariatric surgery

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What is another name for B2?

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Riboflavin

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What is Riboflavin’s role in the body?

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general metabolic reactions (ATP production)

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What are the dietary sources of riboflavin?

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milk, eggs, meats, fish, green vegetables, fortified grains

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What kind of patients are usually deficient in riboflavin?

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malabsorption, poor diet/restricted diet, long-term barbiturates

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**What lab test is used to test for riboflavin levels?

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erythrocyte glutathione reductase assay

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35
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**Why do you not just test for riboflavin when testing for riboflavin?

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Riboflavin levels fluctuate too much

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36
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Name some symptoms of riboflavin defiency?

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Red, swollen, inflamed mucous membranes (cheilitis, stomatitis, glossitis, sore throat)
Anemia
Seborrheic dermatitis

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What is another name for B3?

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Niacin

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What is the role of niacin in the body?

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create NAD and NADP coenzymes, used for energy/metabolism
General metabolic processes throughout the body

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What are the dietary sources of niacin?

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-meats, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds, fortified grains
(Plant-based niacin is not as easily used by the body)

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What kinds of patients are usually niacin deficient?

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-alcoholism, anorexia, HIV+, malabsorption pts
-May also see in patients from resource-limited countries

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41
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What are some symptoms of niacin deficiency?

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Pellagra:
“3 Ds” - photosensitive dermatitis, diarrhea (with other GI symptoms), dementia (advanced)

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42
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Describe symptoms of niacin toxicity

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flushing and pruritus, hives, N/V, elevated LFTs - usually only at high daily doses

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What is another name for B5?

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pantothenic acid

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44
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What is another name for B6?

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pyridoxine

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What is the role in the body of B6?

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protein and neurotransmitter metabolism, gluconeogenesis

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What are the dietary sources of B6?

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fish, poultry, potatoes, fortified grains
Avocado, bananas, spinach, nuts - not as prolific but can also provide
Food processing and cooking can reduce B6 content by 10-50%

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Name some patients that are commonly associated with B6 defiency?

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CKD, GI disease (IBD, celiac), autoimmune pts

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Some some types of medications that can cause B6 defiency?

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oral contraceptives, anti-TB, theophylline, L-dopa

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Name 2 lab tests that test for B6

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pyridoxine, may also consider erythrocyte transaminase activity

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Name some symptoms of B6 deficiency

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anemia, dermatitis, stomatitis
Neuro - depression, seizures, peripheral neuropathy

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Name some symptoms of B6 toxicity

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peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, rash - usually only at high daily doses

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What two B vitamins should you test for when thinking about an anemic pt?

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B6 and B12

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53
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What is another name for B9?

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Folic acid/Folate

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What is the role of folate in the body?

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amino acid and nucleic acid metabolism, cell division
Strong link to neural development in utero

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What is the most common nutrient deficiency in the US?

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folic acide/folate

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56
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What are the dietary sources of folate?

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green leafy veggies, broccoli, asparagus, fortified grains

Required by law to fortify all grains in US due to association with NTDs

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What type of patients are folate deficient?

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alcoholism, poor diet (low veggie intake), smokers, malabsorption pts, MTHFR patients

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What medications are associated with folate defiency?

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trimethoprim, methotrexate, phenytoin

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What labs can you order to test for folate?

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serum folic acid (superior/cheaper vs RBC folate), homocysteine

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Name some symptoms of folate deficency?

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anemia, glossitis/stomatitis, GI upset, fatigue
neural tube defect during embryogenesis

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What is folate toxicity associated with?

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high intake possibly associated with cancer risk and developmental delay

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What is another name for B12?

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Cobalamin/Cyanocobalamin

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What is the role of B12 in the body?

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nucleic acid metabolism, conversion of folate to active form, numerous other metabolic roles

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What are some dietary sources of B12?

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meats, dairy products, shellfish, eggs, fortified grains

Does not naturally occur in plant-based foods

65
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What type of patients are commonly B12 deficient?

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vegan diet, GI illness causing malabsorption
gastritis, gastric bypass, chronic H. pylori, pernicious anemia

66
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What medications can cause B12 deficiency?

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chronic PPI (for GERD), metformin

67
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What 3 lab test can you order for B12?

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B12, methylmalonic acid (MMA), homocysteine

68
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Of the 3 labs for B12, which one is the most reliable?

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serum MMA thought to be more reliable, but can be much more expensive

69
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What are some symptoms of B12 deficiency?

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anemia, peripheral neuropathy, cognitive defects, fatigue

70
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____ and _____ are associated with B12 toxicity

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high intake possibly associated with cancer risk and developmental delay

71
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What is another name for vit C?

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ascorbic acid

72
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What is the role in the body for ascorbic acid?

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antioxidant, gene expression, production of many important proteins including collagen

73
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Name some dietary sources for Vit C

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fruits (especially citrus), bell peppers, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables

74
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What mirconutrient can get broken down with cooking/processing?

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Vit C

75
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Who is usually deficient with Vit C?

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alcoholism, smokers, poor/restricted diet, dialysis

76
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What is the classic syndrome associated with Vit C deficiency? What are the s/s?

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Scurvy

fatigue, gingivitis, poor wound healing (not able to make collagen)

77
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What are some s/s of Vit C toxicity?

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GI upset, false-negative stool guaiac, oxalate kidney stone

78
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What is the role of biotin in the body?

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cofactor for carb, amino acid, and lipid metabolism

79
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What are some dietary sources of biotin?

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liver, eggs, nuts, meats, yeast, bananas, mushrooms
Also synthesized in the small intestine by bacteria

80
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What type of pts are usually biotin deficient?

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rare - long term parenteral nutrition, infants (formula)

aka feeding tube pts

81
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What is the lab test for biotin?

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urine biotin excretion

82
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What are s/s of biotin deficiency?

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Dermatitis around eyes/nose/mouth, conjunctivitis, alopecia, altered mental status

83
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What are the s/s of biotin toxicity?

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may interfere with labs - cardiac enzymes, thyroid, parathyroid, electrolytes

84
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Is a person more likely to have a biotin toxicity or defiency?

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toxicity

85
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What is another name for Vit A?

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Retinol/Retinoids

86
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What are the precursors to Vit A?

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Beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, cryptoxanthin

87
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What is the role of Vit A in the body?

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key component of rods and cones in the retina
epithelial cell reproduction
bone/teeth/reproductive/immune function

88
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What are the dietary sources of Vit A?

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organ meats, egg yolks, fortified milk
Carotenoids - in “orange” foods (carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, tangerines)

89
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What is a carotenoid?

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in “orange” foods (carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, tangerines)

90
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What are the lab tests for Vit A?

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serum retinol (preferably fasting), may order beta-carotene

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What kind of pts are usually deficient in Vit A?

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resource-poor countries, poor diet
Fat malabsorption, bariatric surgery

92
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What are some s/s of Vit A deficiency?

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night blindness, blurry vision, xerosis, keratomalacia

93
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Children with measles, what micronutrient should you consider supplementing?

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Vit A

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What are some s/s of acute Vit A toxicity?

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altered mental status, seizures, headache, blurred vision

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What are some s/s of chronic vit A toxicity?

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xerosis, headache, fatigue, hepatomegaly, alopecia, hyperostosis, pseudotumor cerebri

96
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What micronutrient toxicity can be teratogenic?

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Vit A toxicity

97
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What is another name for Vit D?

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calciferol

98
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What is another name for Vit D3?

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cholecalciferol

99
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What is another name for Vit D2?

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ergocalciferol

100
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What are the two vit D metabolites?

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calcidiol, calcitriol

101
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What is the role in the body of Vit D?

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needed for absorption of calcium in gut; receptors found throughout the body
Inactive form synthesized in skin or obtained from diet
Liver converts to intermediate form
Kidneys finish conversion to fully active form

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What are some dietary sources of D3?

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fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified dairy

103
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What are some dietary sources of D2?

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mushrooms

104
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What are the 2 lab tests for vit D? Which one is the most accurate?

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vitamin D (serum 25(OH)D level is most accurate)

105
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What kind of patients are commonly Vit D deficient?

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Lifestyle - low sunlight exposure, obesity, hospitalized/LTC, poor overall diet

Demographics - darker-skinned pts, breastfed newborns

Chronic disease - renal or liver disease pts, hyperparathyroid, malabsorption

106
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What are some s/s of vit D deficiency?

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Fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness or cramps, low bone density
Many patients have no symptoms at all!

107
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What are some s/s of acute vit D toxicity?

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Hypercalcemia - fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness or cramps

108
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What are some s/s of chronic vit D toxicity?

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nephrocalcinosis, kidney stones, bone demineralization

109
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______ and ______ can be given to a patient who is severely hypercalcemic due to Vit D toxicity

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calcitonin and/or bisphosphonate drugs

110
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What is another name for Vit E

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tocopherol, alpha-tocopherol

111
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What is Vit E’s role in the body?

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antioxidant, cell membranes, helps platelet aggregation

112
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What are the dietary sources of Vit E?

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vegetable oils, nuts, seeds

113
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What kind of micronutrient deficiency is rare? In what kind of patients?

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Vit E

Cholestasis, bowel resection, pancreatic insufficiency

114
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What are the s/s of Vit E deficiency? What may it lead to?

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Ataxia, muscle weakness, impaired vision

May also lead to hemolytic anemia

115
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_______ is more common to be toxic than deficient

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vit E

116
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What is the role of Vit K in the body?

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blood clotting; also bone and kidney metabolism

117
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What the the dietary sources of Vit K?

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green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, parsley

Can also be manufactured by some gut microflora

118
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What lab test do you order for Vit K if the patient is NOT showing any signs?

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PIVKA-II

119
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What 4 lab tests can you order for Vit K?

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PT, INR, PIVKA-II (if no symptoms), vitamin K

120
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**What type of patients are usually Vit K deficient?

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newborns, fat malabsorption, warfarin pts,

Consider in patients on prolonged/long-term antibiotic use

121
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What diseases are commonly associated with Vit K deficiencies?

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Cystic fibrosis, biliary disorders/cholestasis, intestinal disease, liver disease

122
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Name some s/s of Vit K deficiency

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bleeding, including hemorrhage
bone malformation

123
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What micronutrient do you also consider fresh frozen plasma or prothrombin complex if acute hemorrhaging?

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Vit K

124
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What are the common symptoms of Vit K toxicity?

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hemolytic anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, jaundice

125
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_____ inorganic compounds required for survival

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minerals

126
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Name 7 macrominerals

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Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride, sulfur

127
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Name some common trace elements

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Iron, copper, zinc, iodine, chromium, fluoride, nickel, arsenic, molybdenum, selenium, manganese, silicon, boron, tin, vanadium

128
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T/F: Minerals are carbon based

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False, minerals are NOT carbon based

129
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_____ majority is found in RBCs as Hgb to transport O2

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iron

130
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Where is heme iron naturally found?

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meat, poultry, seafood

131
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Where is nonheme iron naturally found?

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green leafy veggies, legumes, nuts

132
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What is the absorption of iron enhanced by?

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acidic stomach environment, vitamin C

133
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What is the absorption of iron inhibited by?

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neutral/basic stomach environment, calcium, tannins

134
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_____ is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide

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iron deficiency

135
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Name two instances in which the patient is usually iron deficient

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chronic blood loss, plant-based diets

136
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Name some patients that are likely to be iron deficient

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Bariatric surgery, malabsorption, chronic acid-reducing GI medications also a concern

137
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Name some symptoms of iron deficiency

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Neuro: fatigue, cognitive deficits, developmental delays, restless leg-like symptoms
Late: microcytic, hypochromic anemia

138
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Name some examples where one would find iron toxicity

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hemochromatosis, extravascular hemolytic anemia, frequent transfusions, excessive supplementation (rare)

139
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What are some s/s of iron toxicity

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liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, cardiomyopathy

140
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How do you treat iron toxicity?

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holding iron supplements; regular phlebotomy; chelation

141
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_____ majority is incorporated into thyroid hormones for metabolic function

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iodine

142
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What are some naturally sources of iodine?

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seaweed, fish, shellfish, fortified foods (salt, dairy)

143
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What does iodine deficiency lead to?

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thyroid goiter

144
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What does iodine deficiency lead to in pregnant women?

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pregnancy loss, infant psychomotor retardation, cretinism

145
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What are some common s/s of calcium deficiency?

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neuro/MSK symptoms (weakness, AMS, muscle spasm, muscle weakness, thinned bones)

146
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What are some risk factors for calcium deficiency?

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restricted diet, malabsorption/GI disease

147
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What are some common s/s of magnesium deficiency?

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neuro/MSK symptoms (fatigue, weakness, AMS, muscle spasm, muscle weakness)

148
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What are some risk factors for magnesium deficiency?

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restricted diet, malabsorption/GI disease, renal disease, diuretics, PPIs

149
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How many essential AA cannot by synthesized and must be consumed?

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9 out of 20

150
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What are sources of essential AAs?

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Egg whites, milk, meats, soybeans, beans, lentils

151
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What two essentials FAs must be consumed?

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linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid

152
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______ is synthesized from linoleic acid

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arachidonic acid

153
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Essential FA deficiency is rare but is most common among what patient population?

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total parenteral nutrition patients

154
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What are some sources of essential fatty acids?

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vegetable oils; linseed oil; flaxseed oil; seafood

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