Nutrition

Question 1

Fat-soluble vitamins

Answer 1

vitamin A, D, E, K

Question 2

phytonadione

Answer 2

vitamin K

Question 3

fat soluble vitamins

Answer 3

A, D, E, and K

Question 4

tetracycline should not be taken with what type of foods?

Answer 4

dairy products decrease absorption

Question 5

Nutrients

Answer 5

Specific biochemical substances used by the body for growth, development, activity, reproduction, health maintenance and recovery from illness or injury.

Question 6

water soluble vitamins

Answer 6

B-complex vitamins and Vit C

Question 7

niacin is a B-complex vitamin that may be given to combat…

Answer 7

pellagra and hyperlipidemia

Question 8

absorption of this drug used for hypothyroidism is erratic when taken with food

Answer 8

levothyroxine (synthroid)

Question 9

antacids and certain antibiotics can decrease the absorption of what mineral?

Answer 9

iron

Question 10

Copper is needed for production of what neurotransmitters?

Answer 10

dopamine and norepinephrine

Question 11

vitamin that comes from both intestinal flora and diet that is needed for prothrombin and certain clotting factors.

Answer 11

vitamin K

Question 12

vitamins

Answer 12

organic compounds needed by the body in small amounts. most vitamins act as coenzymes that work with enzymes to facilitate chemical reactions in the body.

Question 13

vitamin with antioxidant properties that also protects RBCs from hemolysis.

Answer 13

Vitamin E

Question 14

vitamin that is essential for bone and epithelial tissue growth and also responsible for night vision

Answer 14

vitamin A

Question 15

water soluble vitamins commonly administered to alcoholics

Answer 15

B-complex vitamins

Question 16

zinc and what class of meds should not be taken together?

Answer 16

zinc and antibiotics

Question 17

water soluble vitamin required for collagen synthesis, absorption of iron and conversion of folic acid into folate

Answer 17

vitamin C

Question 18

water soluble vitamins

Answer 18

vitamin C, B complex vitamins

Question 19

are vitamins synthesized in the body?

Answer 19

no, they must come from outside sources

Question 20

mineral responsible for hemoglobin regeneration

Answer 20

iron (ferrous sulfate)

Question 21

riboflavin is a B-complex vitamin sometimes given for…

Answer 21

dermatologic problems

Question 22

this beta-blocker and this lipid-lowering agent should be taken with food to increase absorption

Answer 22

Lopressor (metoprolol) and Lovastatin (Mevacor)

Question 23

B-complex vitamins

Answer 23

thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine

Question 24

Micronutrients

Answer 24

Used to regulate and control body processes. Required in much smaller amounts than macros. Vitamins and minerals.

Question 25

___ is helpful in controlling type II DM (non-insulin dependant) by increasing effects of insulin on cells

Answer 25

chromium

Question 26

Pts taking Dilantin (phenoytoin) to control Sz should be cautious when taking ___ ___ because it can lower serum levels of phenoytoin increasing Sz risk.

Answer 26

folic acid

Question 27

are water soluble vitamins stored in the body?

Answer 27

no, daily intake required

Question 28

Essential nutrients

Answer 28

Nutrients that are not synthesized in the body or are not synthesized in sufficient amounts therefore, must be supplied by diet or supplements

Question 29

Vitamin that plays a major role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism and is required for calcium absorption.

Answer 29

vitamin D

Question 30

B12 promotes...

Answer 30

RBC development and myelin in the CNS

Question 31

Macronutrients

Answer 31

Essential nutrients that supply energy and build tissue. | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins

Question 32

B-complex vitamins

Answer 32

thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, folate, B12, pantothenic acid, biotin

Question 33

when should vitamin supplements be taken?

Answer 33

``` periods of rapid body growth pregnant/breastfeeding malabsorptive issues (ie Crohn's) inadequate diets alcoholism poor intake/malnurishment ```

Question 34

Nutrition

Answer 34

The study of how food nourishes the body

Question 35

selenium works with vitamin E to decrease...

Answer 35

oxidative damage to cells (antioxidant)

Question 36

beriberi, Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are the result of...

Answer 36

vitamin B deficiency caused by alcoholism

Question 37

why are megadoses of vitamins not recommended?

Answer 37

megadoses of fat soluble vitamins can be toxic and large doses of water-soluble vitamins just cause excess to be wasted in urine with no added benefit.

Question 38

folic acid deficiency during the 1st trimester of pregnancy may cause CNS and neural tube problems such as...

Answer 38

spina bifida and anencephaly (lack of brain mass)

Question 39

main functions of folic acid

Answer 39

DNA synthesis and cellular division

Question 40

tetracycline

Answer 40

anti-infective used to treat unusual organisms such as: Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Ricksettsia, etc.

Question 41

FDA recommends that, in addition to diet, any woman who may become pregnant should also take...

Answer 41

supplemental folic acid because synthetic folate is more stable than food.

Question 42

Nonessential nutrients

Answer 42

Do not need to be supplied by diet because they are either not required by the body or they are synthesized in sufficient amounts.

Question 43

antidote for oral anti-coagulant overdose

Answer 43

vitamin K

Question 44

Pt's on these antidepressant meds should avoid foods that are high in tyramine (cheese, wine, organ meat, beer, yogurt, sour cream or bananas) because the combination can cause a sympathomimetic effect resulting in hypertensive crisis.

Answer 44

MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors)

Question 45

are fat soluble vitamins stored in the body?

Answer 45

yes, in adipose tissue and the liver

Question 46

two types of vitamins

Answer 46

fat-soluble and water-soluble