Nutritional Support Products, Vitamins, and Mineral Supplements

Question 1

what are dietary sources of vitamin K?

Answer 1

• leafy greens
• tomatoes
• cauliflower
• liver
• egg yolks

Question 2

if a patient is taking warfarin what do they need to monitor in their diet?

Answer 2

vitamin K

- intake should remain constant

Question 3

what education is needed about fluoride supplements?

Answer 3

remind them to spit out oral rinses and gels rather than swallow them

Question 4

what group of people are most sensitive to minerals or electrolytes?

Answer 4

children

Question 5

what kind of intoxication can be fatal for children?

Answer 5

iron intoxication

Question 6

true or false: all minerals are toxic when taken in excess

Answer 6

true

Question 7

what teaching is needed with iron supplements?

Answer 7

take with or after meals with approximately 240mL to prevent stomach upset

Question 8

what should iron not be taken with?

Answer 8

coffee or other caffeine substances

- take 2 hours before

Question 9

what would stools look like with iron supplements?

Answer 9

stools will be dark green or black

- report constipation or change in color or consistency

Question 10

why should iron be drunk through a straw?

Answer 10

to avoid staining the teeth

Question 11

what is black cohosh used for?

Answer 11

relieve symptoms of menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

Question 12

what are the side effects of black cohosh?

Answer 12

N/V and bradycardia

Question 13

what is chamomile used for?

Answer 13

relieve stomach cramps, decrease cholesterol, antispasmodics (sleepy time tea)

Question 14

what are the side effects of chamomile?

Answer 14

increased bleeding and anaphylaxis

Question 15

what is creatine used for?

Answer 15

increase energy and improved athletic performance

Question 16

what are the side effects of creatine?

Answer 16

weight gain, not to be used in children and adolescents

Question 17

what is feverfew used for?

Answer 17

migraines, menstrual irregularities, and arthritis

Question 18

what are the side effects of feverfew?

Answer 18

increased bleeding, can cause withdrawal

Question 19

what is garlic used for?

Answer 19

lowers cholesterol

Question 20

what are the side effects of garlic?

Answer 20

increased bleeding, N/V, and dizziness

Question 21

what is ginger used for?

Answer 21

treatment of nausea and motion sickness

Question 22

what are the side effects of ginger?

Answer 22

inhibits platelet aggregation, delays clotting times

Question 23

what is ginkgo biloba used for?

Answer 23

improve memory and cognitive function

Question 24

what are the side effects of ginkgo biloba?

Answer 24

increased bleeding, GI upset, headaches, and rashes

Question 25

what is ginseng used for?

Answer 25

increase stamina and endurance

Question 26

what are the side effects of ginseng?

Answer 26

hypertension, depression, rash, palpitations, and increased bleeding

Question 27

what is melatonin used for?

Answer 27

treatment for insomnia

Question 28

what are the side effects of melatonin?

Answer 28

confusion, headache, tachycardia, and increased bleeding

Question 29

what teaching is needed for melatonin?

Answer 29

can’t be used routinely

- no more than 7-14 days in a row

Question 30

what is St. John’s Wart used for?

Answer 30

depression “herbal Prozac”

Question 31

what are the side effects of St. John’s Wart?

Answer 31

Gi upset, photosensitivity, interacts with MANY drugs

Question 32

what is valerian used for?

Answer 32

muscle relaxor, promotes sleep

Question 33

what are the side effects of valerian?

Answer 33

CNS depression, blurred vision, drowsiness, the risk for liver damage because that is where it is processed

Question 34

what is saw palmetto used for?

Answer 34

treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 35

what are the side effects of saw palmetto?

Answer 35

GI upset, headache, diarrhea