Ch 24 Vitamins & Minerals
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tamararenee on October 5, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Fat Soluble Vit | A,D,E,K |
| fat soluble vit Vit A | -eye health -sources= dairy, egg, organ meat, deep orange & yellow fruits & veg -women on BCP can have increased vit A levels |
| H2O Soluble Vit | - B&C |
| h2o soluble Vit B1-Thiamine | -ETOH pt are deficient -replacement -"banana bag"=put IV fluids, turn yellow -"rally packs" |
| h2o soluble Vit B2-Riboflavin | -metabolism of protein, fats & carbs -BCP decreased levels -turns urine deep yellow |
| h2o soluble Vit B3-Niacin | -flushing is expected reaction (face & neck turns bright red), to prevent take Aspirin or NSAID -used for elevated cholesterol |
| h2o soluble Vit B6 Pytidoxine | -deficiency can happen to elderly -s/s=Malaise(body weakness,distress, discomfort), nervousness, irritability, difficulty walking -increase doses=neurotoxicity, ataxia(uncoordinated movement), numb feet, clumsiness -sources= yeast, wheat, corn, eggs, organs, muscle meats |
| h2o soluble Vit B9-Folic Acid | -needed for erythropoiesis(RBC formation) -recommended for women trying to get pregnant (to prevent NTD=neural tube defect=spinal bifida) -sources=GLV, yeast, organ meats |
| h2o soluble Vit B12 | -deficiency=pernicious anemia (bright red) |
| h2o soluble Vit C | -protects Vit A&E -acts as antioxidant, aids wound healing |
| fat soluble Vit D | -promotes movement of Ca & P in bone=to absorb -kidneys=to hang on to it -sm intestines=absorbs out -sources=milk, supplements, sunshine |
| h2o soluble Vit E Antioxidant | -lease toxic of fat soluble vit -sources=GLV, wheat germ, veg oils |
| h2o soluble Vit K | -needed for clot formation -ROA=SQ or IM as med -Sources=GLV, Liver -Antidote for coumadin |
| minerals Ca- Calcium | -bones, teeth, muscles, blood clots, nerotransmitters, muscle contraction -sources=dairy products, canned sardines, salmon, GLV |
| minerals Fl - Flouride | -decrease caries=cavities -don't rinse, eat or drink for 30 min after tx -don't really need because city H2O has it in it |
| minerals Fe - Iron | -deficiency leads to anemia -s/s of anemia=fatigue, pale, SOB- decrease O2 -take on empty stomach w/ OJ for better absorption -if liquid=dilute and use straw (to avoid stained teeth, blk) -sources=meat, fish, dried fish -supplements cause stool to be dark green or blk -check occult stool |
| minerals Mg - Magnesium | -sources=meat, milk, F & V -deficiency leads to decreased cardiac func. -dysrhythmias-VT=ventricular tachycardia -need for healthy heart |
| minerals Mn - Manganese | -*tea, cloves (riches sources) *nuts, whole grains |
| minerals K - Potassium | -cardiac func. muscles, nerves -used prophylactically for pts on loop diuretics (like Lasix) -Digitalis toxicity or decreased dietary intake -sources=potatoes, citrus fruits, GLV -pill form, can crush or give as liquid form |
| minerals Zn - Zinc | -growth & tissue repair wound healing |
| minerals P-Phosphorus | -calcium=ok |
| minerals Na - Sodium | -usually too much in body |
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