vitamins quiz

Question 1

Inadequate supply of one or more vitamins that appears in the form of well-defined symptoms as skin changes, reduced vitality and low resistance to infections is also called:

Answer 1

hypovitaminosis

Question 2

Beri-beri is

Answer 2

Disease characterized by neurological symptoms, cardiovascular abnormalities, and edema

Question 3

A 28-year-old patient present to the clinic

to have nerve degeneration resulting in patient is in

Answer 3

thiamin deficiency

Question 4

Dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia are characteristics of

Answer 4

pellagra

Question 5

diarrhea flushing and weight loss?

Answer 5

niacin deficiency

Question 6

A 48-year-old man with carcinoid syndrome after presenting with diarrhea, flushing, and hypotension. With treatment, his diarrhea and mouth soreness continued and he remained fatigued with a loss of appetite and irritability. Hiss tongue was found to be bright red and tendeer to touch, He has a red scaly rash on sun-exposed areas and around his neck. What is the most likely vitamin or mineral deficiency un this patient?

Answer 6

niacin

Question 7

A 21-year old woman is counseling her physician prior to conception. She delivered a female newborn with anencephaly 1 year ago. The newborn died after 4 days. She is asking if anything could be done for this. Which of the following Vitamins is most appropriate to recommend?

Answer 7

folic acid

Question 8

scurvy:

Answer 8

A disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C and characterized by bleeding gums, bleeding under the skin, and weakness

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning vitamin C functions are true

Answer 9

Has antioxidant properties believed to act as a scavenger for free radicals by inhibiting chain initiation and propagation

Question 10

Which of the following statements concerning vitamin E function are true:

Answer 10

Has antioxidant properties believed to act as a scavenger for free radicals by inhibiting chain initiation and propagation

Question 11

All the following statements concerning ascorbic acid are correct, EXCEPT:
• Its role in immunity and treatment of infectious is conclusive
• Rebound Scurvy might occur due to sudden stop of high intake of its supplements.
• Its deficiency causes scurvy.
• It is synthesized by most animals, but not human.
• Excess intake of its supplements might cause Oxalate kidney stones and tooth ena

Answer 11

• Its role in immunity and treatment of infectious is conclusive

Question 12

An elderly postmenopausal women with osteoporosis suffered an acute vertebral fracture recently and is suffering from pain. Which of the following could benefit the patients bone health?

Answer 12

Combination of calcium and vitamin D

Question 13

Rickets:

Answer 13

A disease due to vitamin D or calcium deficiency, characterized by defective bone growth and occurring mainly in children

Question 14

The use of bile-acid sequestrants could result in deficiency of the following vitamin:

Answer 14

retinol vitamin A

Question 15

Anticoagulant effect of some drugs could be affected by:

Answer 15

Vitamin K

Question 16

Intake of the following could be teratogenic:

Answer 16

Polar bear liver.

Question 17

Which of these components should NOT be included in a preparation during pregnancy?

Answer 17

Retinol

Question 18

A 38-year-old rheumatoid arthritis patient on methotrexate presented with to his GP mentioned that he got upper respiratory tract infections twice in the last six months. P neck. The best treatment for this patient is (written2018)

Answer 18

retinol

Question 19

A 13 years old asthmatic female using inhaled corticosteroid is having black head pimples. Which of the following could be used

Answer 19

13-cis-retinoic acid
isotretinoin
accutane

Question 20

A 15 years old asthmatics using inhaled salbutamol and high dose corticosteroids since couple of years in visiting her GP after noticing black head pimples on her face and back. Which of the following could be used?

Answer 20

13-cis-retinoic acid
isotretinoin
accutane

Question 21

A 26-year-old female present to clinic with fatigue, light-headedness and paresthesias in her hands and feet. On examination, her vital signs are normal, but pallor and glossitis were noted. Lab. values: Hb 9.8gL/dl (low) and an MCV of 102fl (High). Which od the following would be most likely to treat her conditions?

Answer 21

Hydroxycobalamin supplementation

Question 22

A 45-year-old diabetic female on metformin present to the clinic with fatigue,
glossitis were noted. Lab. values: Hb 9.4g/dl (low) and an MCV of 102fl (written2018)

Answer 22

Hydroxycobalamin supplementation