Skin conditions i.e. Acne, psoriasis, keratosis follicularis= skin lesions
Hyperkeratosis of the skin= thickening of skin's outer layer
Infant retardation
Night blindness
Conditions related to long term Vitamin D deficiency
there are 3
rickets= kids/ softening or malformed bones
osteomalacia= softening of the bones
tetany= intermittent muscle spasms
Deficiency of vitamin K can be seen in newborns because of malabsorption due to inadequate amounts of ____.
bile
_____ _is given as a single intramuscular dose to newborn infants upon arrival to the nursery.
Vitamins K
Forms of Vitamin K
Vitamin K1
Vitamin K3
2 parts for K1
phytonadione, AquaMEPHYTON
menadione
Thiamine (B1) is necessary for the treatment of many thiamine deficiencies i.e. ______ and ______.
Beriberi
Wernickes encephalopathy
Vitamin B1/thiamine is _____soluble.
water
Vitamin B1/thiamine food sources are:
there are 5
whole grain breads
whole grain cereals
liver
bean
yeast
A patient is taking isoniazid for tuberculosis. The nurse anticipates supplementation with which vitamin for the prevention of drug-induced neuritis (inflammation of peripheral nerves)?
C.
Which vitamin does the nurse expect to be ordered for a patient diagnosed with Wernicke’s encephalopathy?
D.
Vitamin C's (Ascorbic Acid) natural sources:
there are 10
Citrus fruits and juices,
strawberries
Tomatoes,
potatoes
Broccoli,
brussels sprouts
green peppers
spinach,
Cabbage,
Liver
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Functions:
there are 11
Acts in oxidation-reduction reactions
Collagen synthesis
Maintenance of connective tissue
Tissue repair
Maintenance of bone, teeth, and capillaries
Folic acid metabolism
Erythropoiesis
Enhances absorption of iron
Required for the synthesis of Lipids, Proteins, Steroids
Aids in cellular respiration
Aids in resistance to infections
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Deficiency:
there are 7
Prolonged deficiency results in scurvy.
Gingivitis and bleeding gums
Loss of teeth
Anemia
Subcutaneous hemorrhage
Bone lesions
Delayed healing of soft tissues and bones
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Indications:
there are 4
Scurvy Prevention and treatment
Urinary acidifier
Dietary supplement
Most large controlled studies have shown that ascorbic acid has little or no value as a prophylactic for the common cold
The nurse identifies which vitamin as most often indicated for the prevention and treatment of vision alterations?
D.
The nurse identifies which food as high in zinc?
C.
The nurse is providing education about the use of vitamins and minerals at a community health center. One of the participants who is a vegetarian asks if he is at risk for any deficiencies. The nurse identifies which substance as the most common nutritional deficiency in vegetarians?
B.
Which substance does the nurse identify as useful in the treatment of hyperlipidemia?
B.
When giving calcium intravenously, the nurse needs to administer it slowly, keeping in mind that rapid intravenous administration of calcium may cause which problem?
A.
The nurse will assess which laboratory test results before the administration of vitamin K?
B.
A patient has GI malabsorption due to severe intestinal damage from a gastrointestinal infection. The nurse will need to assess for signs of a deficiency of which vitamin?
D.
The nurse is providing wound care for a patient with a stage IV pressure ulcer and expects that the patient will receive which supplements to assist in wound healing? (Select all that apply.)
a. vitamin K
b. vitamin B1
c. zinc
d. calcium
e. vitamin C
c, e
While caring for a newly admitted patient who has a long history of alcoholism, the nurse anticipates that part of the patient’s medication regimen will include which vitamin(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. vitamin B1 (thiamine)
b. vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
c. vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
d. vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
e. vitamin A (retinol)
a, b, c
When administering vitamin and mineral supplements, the nurse implements which appropriate interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Not administering oral calcium tablets along with oral tetracyclines
b. Administering intravenous calcium via a rapid intravenous push infusion
c. Monitoring the heart rhythm (ECG) of a patient receiving an intravenous magnesium infusion
d. Giving oral niacin with milk or food to decrease gastro-intestinal upset
e. Monitoring for the formation of renal stones in patients taking large doses of vitamin C
a, c, d, e
The order reads: “Give vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON) 0.5 mg IM within 1 hour of birth.” The medication is available in a vial that contains 1 mg/0.5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse draw up for the injection? (Round to two decimal places)
0.25
The nurse is assessing a patient who has been recently admitted to the hospital after living on the streets for over 1 year. The nurse notes that the patient has severely chapped and fissured lips. This could be a sign of which vitamin deficiency?