Vitamin K Flashcards
1
Q
What is the enzyme that the warferin inhibits in the liver
A
Epoxide reductase
2
Q
Which substances does the vit K inter in their synthesis
A
Coagulation fators
2,9,7,10
Proteins
C S Z
3
Q
Why would we have a hypercoagulation fro a short period after taking warferine
A
Because after the vit K is no longer activted well have a problem in prothrombin group factors and proteins C,S,Z which they work as anticoagulant
But the protein C has a shorter life spam that the prothrombin group so we will have hypercoagulation for a short period
4
Q
Sources of bit K
A
Leafy greens and liver eggs
5
Q
The anti convulsants make white vit deficiency
A
K
