Exam 21: Vitamins and Minerals

Which vitamin actions include the metabolism of proteins,fats,and carbohydrates and is active in the tissue respiration system?

Calcium is essential for which functions? (Select all that apply.)

Which mineral is recommended for the prevention of dental caries?

What is folic acid used for?

The nurse teaching a patient with malabsorption syndrome would tell the patient that which food(s)is (are)richest in manganese?

A patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of blood in his stools.He says he feels weak and short of breath.His hematologic values reveal anemia.He is given two units of blood and is stabilized.Which mineral does the nurse anticipate will be used to treat him?

A patient reports heavy menstrual periods,easy fatigability,and a general lack of energy.What is this patient most likely suffering from?

What is the action of vitamin A within the body?

Which is an action of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)?

A patient seeking guidance selecting an over-the-counter multivitamin asks the nurse if synthetic or natural vitamins are better.Which is the best response made by the nurse?

Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B₆)is a water-soluble vitamin found in which foods? (Select all that apply.)

One of the main functions of vitamin D is to stimulate calcium and sodium reabsorption in which vital organ?

A young woman comes into the clinic for a routine checkup and to make sure she is healthy enough to become pregnant.An increased intake of which vitamin is recommended for women who intend to become pregnant?

What should the nurse caution the patient to do while taking a liquid iron preparation?

The main action of vitamin D is the movement of which?

A patient taking an iron supplement may experience which side effect?

Patients who have had renal stones should be monitored when taking which mineral?

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin A for adults is 750 mcg/day.A patient tells the nurse that he is taking 1000 mcg of vitamin A daily to prevent night blindness.The nurse knows that the overdose of this medication can lead to which condition?

Which mineral should a patient on long-term diuretic therapy take?

A patient is an alcoholic and is frequently in the clinic for various illnesses,including dehydration from vomiting.He presents this time with vomiting,anorexia,and fatigue.The health care provider has ordered intravenous fluids to be started on this patient.The nurse knows that electrolytes and vitamins will be in the solution.Given the patient's history,which vitamin should be included in the IV solution?