Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Flashcards
1
Q
What is vit. B1 necessary for?
A
- Essential coenzyme in metabolism of carbohydrates
2
Q
What does deficiency cause?
A
Beriberi syndrome –> occurs most often in US in alcoholics
Wernicke’s encephalopathy is the neurologic variant
3
Q
What diagnostuc test is done to test for B1 deficiency?
A
- elevated pyruvic acid level
4
Q
Adverse Effects/ Sever Adverse Effects
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Adverse effects: excessive doses may cause feeling of warmth, sweating, weakness
Severe adverse effect (from rapid IV admin) –> hypotension, cardiovascular collapse
5
Q
Contraindications
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None
6
Q
Pregnancy Category
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- Pregnancy Category A (@ RDA values)
- C (>RDA values)
7
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Nursing Considerations
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- Assess diet
- Assess alcohol intake
- Monitor IV administration
