Vitamin A Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamin A
Sources
A
Bright Veggies Carrots Peppers Tomatoes Dairy Eggs Fish
2
Q
Vitamin A
Function
A
Maintain healthy epithelial structure and function
Visual conductive system
3
Q
Vitamin A
Deficiency Causes
A
Fad Diets
4
Q
Vitamin A
Deficiency Symptoms
A
GI Tract- Intestinal disease, Infection, diarrhea
Respiratory Mucosa- inability to clear pathogens, Bronchial obstruction
Bladder problems- pyuria, hematuria
Eyes- cloudy cornea (xeropthalmia), Keratinization of conjuctiva (Bilot spots), Slow adaptation to dark, night blindness
5
Q
Vitamin A
Toxicity Causes
A
Eating too much liver
Too many supplements
Acne Medication
6
Q
Vitamin A
Toxicity Symptoms
A
Nonspecific early on Increased ICP Headache Irritability Diplopia Vomiting Hepatomegaly Splenomegaly Rash Cheliitis Hypercalcemia
7
Q
Vitamin A
Toxicity- Treatment
A
Withdraw source
Manage hypercalcemia
Diuretics
8
Q
Vitamin A
A
Retinol
