vitamins and minerals

Question 1

fat vs water soluble vitamins

Answer 1

Fat-soluble vitamins (A,D,K,E) get absorbed by fats and travel through the bloodstream while water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and get absorbed by tissues immediately.

Question 2

iron preparation

Answer 2

used to treat iron deficiency anemia
can cause diarrhea or constipation call HCP if worsens
take w or after meals to prevent stomach upset
OJ will help absorption

Question 3

vitamin B6

Answer 3

used for brain and nervous system s/s such as parathesis

Question 4

vitamin B12

Answer 4

used to treat deficiency states and pernicious anemia
injection only due to oral forms not absorbed from GI tract
monitor retic count, RBC, Hbg, HCT

Question 5

vitamin D

Answer 5

fat soluble vitamin that functions as a hormone and plays an important role calcium and bone metabolism
raise serum calcium levels by increasing intestinal absorption of calcium and mobilizing calcium from bone