test 1

Question 1

Used to break down carbs and sugar

Answer 1

Thiamin (b1)

Question 2

Healthy cholesterol/triglycerides; watch for pts with liver dysfunction because increases LFTs

Answer 2

NIacin (B3)

Question 3

Produces RBC, adrenal hormones. May help with neuropathy

Answer 3

Pantothenic Acid (B5)

Question 4

Add to methotrexate regimen. Deficiency with alcohol

Answer 4

Folic Acid

Question 5

Healthy liver function

Answer 5

B6

Question 6

Most widely used. Energy PO and IM. Irreversible neruological defects with deficiency, anema.

Answer 6

Cyanocobalamin (B12)

Question 7

Deficiency associated with CAD, DM, asthma, cancer, MS. Check 25-Hydroxy to get level.

Answer 7

VItamin D

Question 8

Reverses coumadin. Deficiency causes an increased INR

Answer 8

Vitamin K

Question 9

Generates ATP from ADP. decreased myostatin. PO or IV (IV improves EF as well). Parkinson’s

Answer 9

Creatine

Question 10

INteractions with creatine

Answer 10

NSAIDS, ACE inhibitor

Question 11

No effect on strength, improves recovery. Activates mTOR pathway

Answer 11

BCAA

Question 12

Cell volumizer, builds muscle. Also used for enhanced recovery from surgery, wound healing, decrease LOS in those with enteral feeding

Answer 12

Glutamine

Question 13

Too much may cause increased risk of prostate cancer

Answer 13

Vitamin E

Question 14

Increases risk of hemorrhagic CVA, but decreases ischemic CVA

Answer 14

Vitamin E

Question 15

Decrease risk of prostate cancer

Answer 15

Fatty acids

Question 16

Decreases platelet aggregation and limits LDL oxidation

Answer 16

Fatty acids

Question 17

Blood work to check when losing weight

Answer 17

lipids, creatine, Hgb, prealbumin, B12, folate

Question 18

Renal diet

Answer 18

control sodium, potassium, phosphorus.

Question 19

Foods to avoid to limit potassium

Answer 19

Meats, beans, oranges. also avoid ACE/ARB, aldactone, and NSAIDs

Question 20

Foods to avoid with renal diet

Answer 20

dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, dark soda, restrict protein

Question 21

CKD causes high phosphorus which causes what?

Answer 21

low vitamin D, calcium won’t be absorbed (serum levels normal though), stimulate PTH, osteoporosis.

Question 22

Goal of Cardiac Prudent diet

Answer 22

recommended for HTN, HLD, CAD, CHF. minimize fluid retention, lower BP, prevent atherosclerosis. Low sugar, low carbs, high fiber. Also, low refined foods, red meat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.