vitamins and minerals Flashcards
what is a drug example of vitamin A
retinol
what is a drug example of vitamin D (2)
ergocalciferol
cholecalciferol
what is a drug example of vitamin E
tocopherol
what is a drug example of vitamin K (2)
menadiol
phytomenadione
what is a drug example of vitamin C
ascorbic acid
what is a drug example of vitamin B12 (2)
cyanocobalamin
hydroxocobalamin
what is the use of Vitamin A (2)
growth
maintain mucous membranes
what is the use of Vitamin D
calcium absorption in bones
what is the use of Vitamin E (4)
antioxidant
cystic fibrosis
severe liver disease
chronic cholestasis
what is the use of Vitamin K
blood clotting
what is the use of Vitamin C
healthy cells
what is the use of Vitamin B12 cyanocobalamin (3)
process folic acid
make red blood cells
release energy from food
what is the use of Vitamin B12 hydroxocobalamin
pernicious anaemia
what are the side effects of vitamin A
birth defects if taken by pregnant women
what is the side effect of vitamin E
GI upset