Nutrient Deficiencies Flashcards
1
Q
Chromium
A
hyperglycemia, confusion, peripheral neuropathy
2
Q
Selenium
A
Cardiomyopathy (cardiac necrosis), hypothyroidism, Neuro changes
3
Q
Copper
A
Pancytopenia, neuropathy with ataxia
4
Q
Zinc
A
Peri-orbital rash with blisters, chronic/non healing wounds
5
Q
Thiamine B1
A
Wernicke’s encephalopathy (ataxia), lateral gaze palsy, cardiomyopathy (beri beri) +/- CHF, neuropathy
6
Q
Pyridoxine B6
A
Seizures, Chelitis (lip inflammation), peripheral neuropathy
7
Q
Cobalamin B12
A
Megaloblastic anemia
8
Q
Folate
A
Megaloblastic anemia, beefy tongue
9
Q
Niacin
A
Pellagra (diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia)
10
Q
Vit A
A
Night blindness
11
Q
Vit D
A
Rickets
12
Q
Vit E
A
Neuropathy
13
Q
Vit K
A
Coagulopathy
