Vitamins and Minerals Flashcards
What are DDI for vitamins and minerals
avoid mineral oil, cholestyramine, or colestipol because fat soluble vitamins may not be absorbed
K and K sparing diuretics may increase K levels
Mg and Ca decreases absorption of antibiotics and iron (seperate by a couple hours)
Indications for Vitamin A
-deficiency/malnutrtition
- wound healing
S/s of hypervitaminosis A
mouth ulcers, cracked fingernails, bone pain, loss of appetite, blurred vision
What is a common sign of vitamin A deficiency
night blindness
Vitamin C is also called
Ascorbic Acid
Inidcations for Vit C
deficiency, enhances PO iron, wound healing
Sign of vit c deficiency
gingivitis, nosebleeds, hair and tooth loss
what are adverse effects of vit C
kidney stones with huge doses
Vitamin D deficiency s/s
rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, tetany
Vitamin D toxicity
fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, excessive thirst, excess urination, dehydrate, constipate, irritability, nervousness
Vitamin B12 is also called
cyanocobalamin
Indications for Vit B12
pernicious anemia
deficiency and malnutrition
ETOH
malabsorption syndrome
vegan diet
prolonged use of PPI or H2 blocker
signs of deficiency
megaloblastic anemia
mucous membrane inflammation
tingling sensations in limbs
Vitamin E indication
premature infant, metabolic syndrome, wound healing
Niacin is
Vit B3
