Vitamin K Deficiency

Question 1

Define Vitamin K Deficiency?

Answer 1

Deficiency of Vitamin K

Question 2

What is the importance of Vitamin K?

Answer 2

It is important for coagulopathy so main symptom is excessive bleeding

Question 3

What are the risk factors for Vitamin K Deficiency?

Answer 3

Anticoagulants
Lack of vitamin K in diet
Antibiotics which interfere with vit K absorption
Fat malabsorption e.g. in coeliac disease, CF
Infants at risk of breast milk low in Vit K

Question 4

What is the epidemiology of Vit K deficiency?

Answer 4

Rare in adult, more common in infants

Question 5

What are the presenting symptoms of Vitamin K Deficiency?

Answer 5

Easily bruised
Dark black, tar like stool
Nose bleeds

Question 6

What are the signs of Vitamin K Deficiency?

Answer 6

Bruising

Question 7

What investigations would you do for Vitamin K Deficiency?

Answer 7

History

Prothrombin Time

Question 8

What is the management plan for Vitamin K Deficiency?

Answer 8

Vitamin K supplement

Question 9

What are the possible complications of Vitamin K Deficiency?

Answer 9

Excessive bleeding and anaemia

Question 10

What is the prognosis for patients with Vitamin K Deficiency?

Answer 10

Good if treated early