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Natsumi's Vitamins Flashcards

1
Q

Eating large quantities of eggs can lead to which vitamin deficiency?

A

B7 (biotin) deficiency

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2
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Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) and alopecia can be a deficiency of which vitamin?

A

B7 (biotin) deficiency

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3
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B7 (biotin) indicated for?

A
  • Strong nails, healthy hair
  • Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap)
  • Diabetes, diabetic nephropathy.
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4
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B7 (biotin) works well with which other supplements

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B vitamins, CoQ10, carnitin

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5
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Which drug can reduce B7 (biotin) levels?

A

Alcohol and antibiotics

Alcohol inhibits abroption
Antibiotics reduces gut synthesis of biotin

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6
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B7 (biotin) may worsen which condition

A

Psoriasis

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7
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This vitamin is important for healthy pregnancy, functioning immune system, mucus membrane, skin and RBC.

A

B6 (pyridoxine)

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8
Q

Dermatitis, cheilosis, glossitis, anemia, glucose intolerance, depression, convulsions, insomnia can be a deficiency of which vitamin?

A

B6 (pyridoxine)

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9
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Elevation in homocysteine is associated with which vitamin def?

A

B6 (pyridoxine)

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10
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Elevated homocysteine indicates

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Increased CVD risk

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11
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Safe and toxic dose of B6 (pyridoxine)

Toxic dose of B6 can cause?

A

up to 250 mg is safe

Toxic: chronic intake above 500 mg → peripheral neuropathy & ataxia

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12
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People who are taking levodopa-only should avoid which vitamin

A

B6 (pyridoxine)

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13
Q

Pyridoxine hydrochloride & Pyridoxal-5-phosphate are a form of?

A

B6 (pyridoxine)

Pyridoxal-5-phosphate = most active form

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14
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B6 (pyridoxine) indicated for?

A

A crap load of things!

Asthma, autism, CVD, Carpal tunnel, depression, epilepsy, n/v during pregnancy, osteoporosis

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15
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Which vitamin and mineral combo is helpful for autism?

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Magnesium + B6 (pyridoxine)

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16
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RBC pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP) and pyridoxal (PL) are lab tests for?

A

B6 (pyridoxine)

17
Q

Burning foot syndrome is associated with which vitamin def?

A

B5 (pantothenic acid)

18
Q

Pantothenic acid and pantethine use?

A

B6 (pyridoxine)

Pantothenic acid - adrenal function, RA

Pantethine use - reduce cholesterol/TG

19
Q

B6 (pyridoxine) works synergistically with __ and __

A

carnitine and CoQ10

20
Q

Pellagra causes what? Which vitamin deficiency is it associated with?

A

Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide) deficiency → Pellagra

4 D’s: dermatitis, diarrhea (decreased HCl), dementia, death

21
Q

Which vitamin is component in the coenzymes NAD and NADP

A

Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide)

22
Q

Main side effect of niacin

A

FLUSHING and itching of the skin over 50 mg

Hepatotoxic over 3000mg (3g)

23
Q

Vitamin B3 (Niacin vs. Niacinamide) use?

A

Niacin: Hypercholesterolemia (lowers cholesterol, raises HDL), atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease

Niacinamide: arthritis, DM1

other use: acne, dementia, schizophrenia, taste disorder

24
Q

Inositol hexaniacinate is a form of

A

Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide)

25
Q

B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide) caution?

A

Caution with pregnancy, DM, glaucoma, gout, liver dz, PUD.

CAN ELEVATE BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

26
Q

Urine NMN (N1-methylnicotinamide) & 2-pyr (N1-methyl-2-pyridone-5-carboxamide) good indication for?

A

Niacin status

RBC NAD is a sensitive indicator for niacin status

27
Q

Cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, skin lesions; visual disturbances such as sensitivity to light and loss of visual acuity; burning and itching of the eyes, lips, mouth and tongue can be a deficiency of which vitamin? Common population with this deficiency?

A

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

geriatrics

28
Q

FMN and FAD are associated with which vitamin

A

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

29
Q

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) use?

A

EYE!

Cataracts, prevention of migraines, sickle cell anemia

30
Q

What meds/substance can decrease Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

A

OCP, antibiotics, alcohol

31
Q

Vitamin B1 deficiency leads to?

A

Beriberi and Wernicke’sencephalopathy

CHF, tachycardia, memory loss, hepatomegaly, muscle atrophy, GI disturbance, numbness, severe weight loss

32
Q

B1 (thiamine) levels are decreased with which meds/substance

A

OCP, antibiotics, alcohol, coffee
Phenytoin
High card diet

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