OTC Exam 2 Flashcards
_____ deficiency may be a result of anticonvulsants
Calcium
Supplementation with ____ and ____ in most patients taking anticonvulsants
Calcium
Vitamin D
Exclusively breastfed infants require ______ of vitamin D daily
400 IU
Older children who do not drink ______ of ___________ require vitamin D supplementation
4 cups
Vitamin D fortified milk
Folic acid is also called
Vitamin B9
Infants drinking less than ____ of baby formula require ______ daily
1 liter
Vitamin D
_______ or _______ vitamin D is allowed in infants
Poly-vi-sol or generic
How much calcium is in a cup (8 oz) of milk
300 mg
How much folic acid should all women of childbearing age obtain
400 mcg/day
How much folic acid should a pregnant person obtain
600 mcg/day
What does folic acid help in pregnancy
Decrease birth defects of the brain/spinal cord (neural tube defects)
How long before expected pregnancy should folic acid be consumed
1 month
Patients should not exceed ____ of vitamin E
400 IU daily
What does excessive intake of vitamin E cause
Cardiovascular risk
4-6 months iron requirement
1 mg/kg/day
*not recommended if formula contains adequate iron
Vitamin E interacts with ____ and increases ______
Warfarin
Bleeding risk
0-4 months iron recommendation
Not required
6-12 months iron requirement
11 mg/day (preferred from food)
1-3 years iron requirement
7 mg/day (food preferred)
Optimal calcium absorption occurs at an individual dose at _____
Anything higher than ____ will be taken in ______
500 mg or less
1000 mg
Divided doses
Fat soluble vitamins
ADEK
When should fat soluble vitamins be taken
With food
What controls calcium absorption
Small intestine
Vitamin B7
Biotin
Vitamin B1
Thiamine
Vitamin B3
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Pyridoxine
Vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B2
Riboflavin
Vitamin B9
Folic acid
Vitamin B12
Cobalamin
What foods contain vitamin B12 and this can be an issue for what type of patients
Meat
Liver
Poultry
Dairy
Oysters
Clams
Issue for vegans
(DOC, My Liver Please)
What foods is magnesium found in
Whole grain cereals
Tofu
Legumes
Green vegetables
(Way To Go, Loser)
What foods contain phosphorus
Milk
Meat
Poultry
Seeds
Nuts
Egg yolk
(My Mom’s PENS)
What nutrients does amphotericin B deplete
Magnesium
Potassium
What nutrients does acetazolmide deplete
Calcium
Potassium
What foods contain zinc
Oysters
Shellfish
Liver
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Legumes
Milk
Wheat bran
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What nutrients do antiepileptic drugs deplete
Calcium
Loop diuretics deplete was nutrient
Potassium
What nutrients are depleted by isoniazid
Vitamin B6
What nutrients are recommended for alcohol use disorder
Vitamin B1
Folate
Sulfamethoxazole depletes what nutrients
Folate
Methotrexate depletes what nutrients
Folate
Metformin depletes what nutrient
Vitamin B12
PPIs deplete what nutrients
Magnesium
Vitamin B12
Orlistat depletes what nutrients
Fat soluble vitamins
Beta carotene
Alcohol use disorder is recommended what nutrient
Vitamin B1
Folate
Golfer is recommended what nutrient
Iodine
Macrocyclic anemia is recommended what nutrient
Vitamin B12
Folate
Microcytic anemia is recommended what nutrient
Ferrous sulfate
Scurvy is recommended what nutrient
Vitamin C
Crohn’s disease is recommended what nutrient
Patient specific
Osteopenia/osteoporosis is recommended what nutrient
Calcium
Vitamin D
What is the earliest symptom of vitamin A
Night blindness
Pregnancy is recommended what nutrients
Folate
Vitamin D
Calcium
Pyridoxine
(Flying Dogs Catch Prey)
With taking vitamin A, who may be at risk for toxicity
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic liver disease
Low body weight
Bariatric surgery is recommended what nutrient
Patient specific
Chronic kidney disease is recommended what nutrient
Vitamin D
Osteomalacia is recommended what nutrient
Calcium
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Phytonadione
A vitamin K deficiency may be evidenced by:
- unusual bleeding
- elevated international normalized ratio (INR)
Vitamin A is also called
Retinoids
Vitamin D dosing
15-20 mcg (600-800 IU) daily
Vitamin K promotes the synthesis of what clotting factors
2
7
9
10
What vitamin should pregnant women avoid and why
Vitamin A due to teratogenic effects
(Vit A = retinoids; think accutane babies)
Vitamin A interactions
Cholestyramine (binds fat)
Orlistat (blocks fat)
Mineral oil (fecal loss)
Warfarin
Colestipol (binds fat)
(Calling Over My White Child)
Vitamin D strength for severe deficiency
50,000 IU
Vitamin D side effects
Anorexia
Hypercalcemia
How does vitamin D deficiency present in children
Rickets
Osteoporosis
Vitamin D main interaction
Corticosteroids
Calcium interactions
Corticosteroids
PPIs
Phenytoin
H2RAs
Levothyroxine
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphates
Aluminum antacids
Cholestyramine
Tetracyclines
Fluoroquinolones
Zinc
Phenobarbital
Carbamazepine
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Examples of drugs that interact w/ fat soluble vitamins and decrease their absorption
Cholestyramine
Orlistat
Mineral oil
Colestipol
(Calling Over My Child)
Vitamin K interactions
Warfarin
What does the FDA have a warning for in hair, skin, and nail supplements
High doses of biotin
What increases urinary excretion of thiamine, leading to a deficiency? What complications?
Diuretics
Cardiovascular complications
______ can cause yellow/orange fluorescence/discoloration of the urine
Riboflavin
Calcium in doses greater than ____ is harmful
3 g
What happens when tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones are taken with calcium
Reduced absorption
What interacts with calcium and causes inhibited nutrient absorption
Iron
Zinc
Magnesium
How can iron absorption be increased
Take with vitamin C on an empty stomach
What effect does food have on absorption
Decreases
Iron side effects
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Tar like stool
(CAN’T)
Iron interactions
Fluoroquinolones
Levothyroxine
Antacids
Tetracyclines
(FLAT)
What happens when antacids are taken with iron
Decreased solubility and absorption
*separate doses by 2 hrs
What happens when levothyroxine is taken with iron
Decreased drug absorption
*separate doses by 4 hrs
What happens when tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones are taken with iron
Decreased iron and antibiotic absorption
*take 2 hrs before iron OR 6 hrs after iron
3 main categories of iron deficient people
- pregnant
- adolescents
- females beginning menstruation/have heavy periods
What should you NOT take if you are using a home testing kit
Vitamin C
Vitamin C interactions and what happens
Cholestyramine
Orlistat
Mineral oil
Colestipol
Decreased vitamin absorption
(Calling Over My Child)
Severe vitamin B6 deficiency in infants include
Irritability
Convulsive disorders
Signs of serious vitamin B6 deficiency
- Convulsions
- Peripheral neuritis
- Sideroblasic anemia (unable to produce RBCs)
(CPS)
______ and vitamin B6 should be taken together
Isoniazid
If vitamin B12 is unable to be absorbed in the gut, what is another option
Injection
Vitamin B12 interactions
Metformin
Antibiotics (long term)
Folic acid interactions
Trimethoprim
Phenytoin/Anticonvulsants
Methotrexate
Sulfasalazine
(TAP My Shoulder)
What happens when you take phenytoin/anticonvulsants with folic acid
Decreased folic acid absorption
What rare occurrence can happen when trimethoprim and folic acid interact
Megaloblastic anemia
Methotrexate when taken with folic acid should be monitored in patients with what disease states
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid arthritis
The ONLY described niacin deficiency state is ______
Pellagra
What is the dosing for niacin when treating pellagra and hypercholesterolemia/hyperlipidemia
Pellagra: 150-500 mg daily in divided doses
Hypercholesterolemia/hyperlipidemia: 1-2 g in 3 divided doses, up to 8 g daily
Niacin can be used to treat hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia when a patient is unable to tolerate what kind of drug
Statins
Niacin effect on blood glucose
Increases
What is the most common side effect of niacin and how can it be fixed
Flushing
Aspirin
What dose of elemental iron is equivalent to ferrous sulfate
36-48 mg elemental iron = 325 mg ferrous sulfate
What type of iron is best for patients with iron deficiency
Ferrous sulfate
What is the function of fluorides
- reduce tooth decay
- increase enamel resistance to erosion
What does fluoride interact with and what happens
Magnesium
Aluminum
Calcium
(MAC)
Decreases the effect and absorption of fluoride
Fluoride is not recommended OTC for children under what age
2 years
What is iodine used for
- goiter (moderate deficiency)
- hypothyroidism (severe deficiency)
In most cases, iodine supplements are ______
Unwanted
What should be monitored when using iodine
Thyroid function
Zinc deficiency is ________
Not widespread
What are the signs/symptoms of zinc toxicity
Vomiting
Dehydration
Poor muscle coordination
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
What can be done if zinc causes GI upset
Take with food
Complementary medicine
Health practices used with conventional medicine
Alternative medicine
Used in place of conventional medicine
Natural medicine includes
Herbals
Vitamins
Minerals
The FDA must show a product is unsafe before they can do what
Restrict use or remove it
Searchable database of adverse events caused by dietary supplements, medications, devices, and tobacco products
FDAble
What claim can manufacturers NOT make about natural products
That it can treat or cure a condition/disease
What are the parts of a supplement facts label
Indication
Purpose
Uses
Warnings
Instructions
Excipients/allergic rxn alerts
Recommended daily intake (RDI)
Amount of each ingredient
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What are the risks of natural products
- dose depended (higher dose = higher risk)
- can interact w/ Rx meds
- increase bleeding risks
- cause hepatotoxicity/cardiotoxicity
What supplements increase bleeding risk
5 Gs:
- garlic
- ginger
- ginkgo
- ginseng
- glucosamine
Fish oils (higher doses)
Dong quai
Vitamin E
Willow bark (salicylate)
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