Pharmacology - Week 13 - Vitamins And Minerals

Front 1

What is used for tube feedings?

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sustecal and ensure---- they are nurtionally complete, just add water

Front 2

pancreatic enzyme deficiency is caused by what?

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(amylase, protease, lipase) - caused by cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pencreatic obstruction

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what vitamins are fat soluble?

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ADEK

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What vitamins should you be weary about for overdose?

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ADEK - fat soluble vitamins are stored in fat -------water sol vit excreted

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uses for vitamin A?

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eye health - seeing in dim light, night blindness ----- skin health,

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What are adverse OD effects of Vit A?

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birth defects, jaundice, skin changes

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Where is vitamin A found?

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Preformed vit A in milk, meat, fish oil--------Provitamin A (beta carotene) in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, carrots

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Calcium requries this vitamin for proper absorption and metabolism

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Vit D---phosphorous needs it too

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Large doses of Vitamin D may result in

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hypercalcermia

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How much sun exposure is necessary for adequate Vit D absoprtion?

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15-20 min in direct sunlight a few times a week

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What vitamins are antioxidants?

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A C E

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What are antioxidants?

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safely terminate chain of reactions set off by free radcals in body ----- free radicals form when O2 interacts with certain molecules - thus the name

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What does Vit K do?

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requ for synth of prothrombin and clotting factors

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What is used to counter effects of Warfarin?

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Vit K

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Where is Vit K found?

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two forms ---- K1 - in leafy greens ----- K2 - formmed by bacteria in flora of gut

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What is important to ask pt about Vitamin K before admin?

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BLACK BOX WARNING - may cause anaphylaxis

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What vitamin facilitates absoprtion of iron?

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Vit C

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Vit C is required for production of ?

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collagen

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Vit C defiency results in

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N/V cramping

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Vit B1,2,3 aka - Vit B12 aka - Vit B6 aka

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1 - thiamine -------2 - riboflavin ------- 3- niacin --------- 12 - cyanobalamin -------- 6- pyridoxine

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Which vitamin is effective in reducing cholesterol levels?

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Vit B 1 - niacin

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Vit B3 deficiency results in

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pellagra (rough skin), CNS symptoms of irritability, insomnia, memory loss, and soreness of tongue

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What is pellagra?

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rough skin - result of Vit B3 niacin deficiency

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Large doses of Vit B3 results in

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flushing, dizziness

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This vitamin is useful in preventing migraines

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400 mg a day of Vit B2 Riboflavin

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Deficienct of Vit B2 results in

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angular cheilitis, sore throat

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This vitamin is essential for carb metabolism

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Vit B1 - thiamin

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Deficiency of Vit B3 results in

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Beriberi - two types ----- wet - fluid accumulation in legs and cardiovasc symp ------ dry - neuro motor and sensitvity defects

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What is beriberi?

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Beriberi - two types ----- wet - fluid accumulation in legs and cardiovasc symp ------ dry - neuro motor and sensitvity defects


cuased by Vit B3 niacin deficiency

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This vitamin is necessary for amino acid and protein metabolism

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Vit B6 - pyridoxine

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This may prevent absorption of pyridoxine

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isoniazid prevents absorption of vit B 6 - pyridoxine

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This vitamin is essental for synthesis of DNA synthesis

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Cyanobalamin (vit B 12) - also folic acid

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This vitamin facilitates conversion of folic acid into active form

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Cyanobalamin (vit B 12

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Vit B 12 is often prescribed for this

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pernicious anemia

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What is necessary for Vit B12 absoprtion?

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intrinsic factor - secreted by stomach parietal cells

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why does it take years to develop Vit B 12 deficiency?

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very slow elimination

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What is a sign of Vit B 12 deficient?

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beefy red tongue

Front 38

A patient receiving iron therapy is experiencing black stools. IS THIS NORMAL!? she exclaim. How would you respond.

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black stools will result from iron therapy

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What should you do when a patient is receiving iron therapy for the first time?

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check for anaphylaxis by doing a test dosage ------- IV - wait 15 min after test dose before admin rest of meds ------- IM - wait 1 hr after test dose to admin rest of meds

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A patient is taking antibiotics and other supplements while on iron therapy. What must you warn for interactions?

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antacids and tetracycline decreases absoprtion

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What should you recommend to patient regarding iron therapy to prevent symptoms?

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constipation cna be counteracted with inc fluids and fiber

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What are functions of potassium?

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conduction of impulses and musc contractin ------ transport of glucose into cells -------- formation of glycogen----- synth of muscle proteins

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What is used to treat hyperkalemia?

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KCl

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What are symptoms of hypermagnesemia?

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depressed tendon reflexes

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Patient has iron overload. How is it treated?

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orally - Deferasirox ------ parenteral - Deferoxamine for acute Iron intoxication ----- both are iron chelating agents

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Patient with reddish brown urine is probably taking what?

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Deferoxamine - an iron chelating agent for acute iron intoxication

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What is penicillamine Cuprimine?

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chelates cupper, zing, mercury and lead

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what woudl you use for children's lead poisioning? in adults?

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children ---- succimer -------------- adults ---- penicillamine cuprimine