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Why would a patient need supplements?
low lab values, symptoms of deficiency, treatment of disorders
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What is the brand name for Potassium Chloride? What is it used to treat?
KlorCon; treatment of hypokalemia
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What is some patient information associated with potassium chloride?
take with food, take with 8 ounces of water, do not crush or chew
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What are some of the side effects associated with KCL?
abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, flatulence
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Folic acid is a form of what vitamin?
Vitamin B9
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What foods are high in folic acid?
leaf vegetables, dried beans and peas, fortified cereal products, sunflower seeds, liver
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Folic acid can protect against neural tube defects which can result in:
spina bifida, malformations of the skull and brain
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What are some side effects associated with Folic Acid?
slight flushing, irritability, difficulty sleeping, rash, GI upset
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What is some patient education associated with folic acid?
take as directed
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What is the generic name for Glycolax, what is it used to treat, and what type of medication is it?
Polyethylene glycol 3350; used to treat occasional constipation; its an osmotic laxative
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How does Glycolax work? What are the directions for use?
it increases water into intestines; mix 17g of powder with 8oz of liquid
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What are some of the side effects associated with Glycolax?
cramps, diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea
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What is some of the patient education associated with Glycolax?
make take 2-4 days for effect, do not use >2 weeks
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Vitamin D is used in the treatment of...
rickets and hypoparathyroidism
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What is Vitamin D important in?
Calcium and phosphorus absorption
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What is the name for Vitamin D3? What does it do?
cholecalciferol; increases vitamin D in the blood and keeps levels raised for a longer time than Vitamin D2 does
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What is the recommended dose of Folic Acid for a pregnant woman? A lactating woman?
- Pregnant- 600 micrograms daily
- Lactating- 500 micrograms daily
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What is the recommended daily dose of folic acid for a child 1-3 years of age? 4-8 years? 9-13 years? Greater than 14 (and not pregnant or lactating)?
- 1-3 years: 150 micrograms d
- 4-8 years: 200 micrograms d
- 9-13 years: 300 micrograms d
- 14+ years: 400 micrograms d
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What is the recommended dose of Vitamin D for persons aged 1-50 years or persons who are breastfeeding or pregnant?
200IU for all persons mentioned
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What is the recommended dosage of Vitamin D for a person aged 51-70 years?
400IU
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What is the recommended dosage of Vitamin D for persons aged 71+ years?
600IU
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Does skin exposed to sunshine through a window produce vitamin D?
No! Only skin directly exposed will make Vitamin D
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Do tanning beds cause skin to make Vitamin D?
yes
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What is the name for Vitamin D2? What does it do?
Ergocalciferol; increases vitamin D in the blood
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