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Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Vitamin A}}Retinol
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Fat}} soluble - vitamin A
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin A is found in:{{c1:: animal}} products ({{c2::meat, dairy, eggs}}){{c3::Beta-carotene}}: precursor of vit A, found in green, leafy v…
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c1::A}} function:VisionImmune functionThe retinoid receptors play an important role in controlling cell {{c2::proliferation}} and&…
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c1::A}} risk factors: EtOH, poor diet, malabsorption (celiac sprue, short-bowel syndrome, chronic pancreatitis)
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c1::A}} deficiency is endemic in areas where {{c2::diets}} are chronically poor, especially in southern Asia, sub-Sahara…
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::A intoxication (Hypervitaminosis A)}}: abnormal {{c2::liver}} function, periosteal resorption → {{c3::hypercalcemia}…
Published	09/08/2024	Vit {{c1::A}} deficiency in industrialized countries: most often occurs in patients with {{c2::malabsorption}} diseases (ie: celia…
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin{{c1::B1}}Thiamine
Published	09/08/2024	All B vitamins are {{c1::water}} soluble → excreted by kidney (short survival)
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c4::B1}} aids in the function of the {{c1::heart}} / {{c1::cardiovascular}} system and the {{c1::brain / …
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c2::B1}} Risk factors: EtOH
Published	09/08/2024	{{c2::Wet}} Beriberi: {{c1::CARDIO}}, {{c1::cardiovascular}} symptoms d/t impaired myocardial energy metabolismenlarged heart, tachycardia, high-…
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Dry}} Beriberi: NEURO, symmetric peripheral neuropathy of the motor and sensory systems with diminished reflexes, EMACIATIONThe neuropathy affec…
Published	09/08/2024	Give {{c1::thiamine}} 100 mg IV before giving IV glucose to alcoholics and others at risk of vitamin B1 deficiency
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin b2 is {{c1::water}} soluble
Published	09/08/2024	vit {{c1::B2}} promotes healthy growth and tissue repair, healthy RBC production
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c2::B3}} is also known as {{c1::Niacin}}
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin b3 is {{c1::water}} soluble
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c1::b3}} is found in Red meat, Enriched / whole-grain cereals
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c2::b3}} deficiency is called pellegra which is characterized by the 4{{c1:: D’s (dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, death}}
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::B5}} is Pantothenic Acid
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin B5 is {{c1::water }} soluble
Published	09/08/2024	All {{c1::B}} vitamins are {{c2::water}} soluble → excreted by kidney (short survival)
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin K is {{c1::fat }} soluble
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c2::k}} is found in {{c1::leafy greens/colon bacteria }}
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c1::K}} is crucial for {{c2::coagulation }}
Published	09/08/2024	Abnormalities of vitamin {{c1::K}} will cause easy bleeding and ↑ PT/INR
Published	09/08/2024	Coumadin / Warfarin are a vit {{c1::K}} antagonist
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::B6}} is Pyridoxine
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::B7}} is Biotin
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::B9}} is Folate
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::B12}} is Cobalamin
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::C}} is Ascorbic Acid
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::D}} is Calcitriol
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::E}} is Tocopherol
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin E is {{c1::fat}} soluble
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin D is {{c1::fat}} soluble
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::B6}} maintains healthy brain function, RBC formation, protein breakdown, antibody synthesis
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin B7 Excess Biotin Intake →{{c1:: inaccurate}} labs!False {{c2::LOW}} troponin measurementsFalse {{c3::HIGH}} thyr…
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c3::b9}} is found in {{c1::leafy green vegetables}} and absorbed in {{c2::duodenum / jejunum}}
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c1::B9}} aids in the synthesis of DNA + RBC production
Published	09/08/2024	Folate (B9) deficiency → {{c1::macrocytic anemia}}Risk factors: pregnancy, EtOH
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin b12 is stored in the {{c1::liver}}
Published	09/08/2024	vitamin {{c1::b12}} is Importance for synthesis of DNA + RBC production and maintenance of CNS function
Published	09/08/2024	Gastric parietal cells make intrinsic factor → IF+B12 is absorbed in the {{c1::terminal ileum}}Liver stores B12 for {{c2::3-5}} years
Published	09/08/2024	Risk factors for {{c1::B12}} deficiency: total gastrectomy, chrohns, ileectomy, liver dysfunction
Published	09/08/2024	B12 Deficiency →{{c1:: anemia + neuro symptoms }}(paresthesias)
Published	09/08/2024	Vit {{c1::C}} is important for connective tissue metabolism and cross-linking (proline hydroxylation)
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::C}} deficiency → Scurvy: Impaired formation of mature connective tissue and include bleeding into skin (petechiae, ecchymoses,…
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::C}} excess → kidney stone risk
Published	09/08/2024	Body makes vit D when exposed to {{c1::sun}} + obtained in the diet from {{c2::dairy and fortified cereals}}25-hydroxy{{c3::lase}} in&n…
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin {{c1::E}} promotes a healthy circulatory system
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin D deficiency results in low serum {{c2::calcium}} and {{c2::phosphorus}} → ∅ calcium → ↑ PTH → ↑ Calcium (at the expe…
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Hydroxyapatite}} (requires calcium and phosphorus) + {{c2::protein matrix}} → {{c3::ossified}} bone
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Osteoporosis}} is an irreversible, uniform loss of protein matrix + hydroxyapatite
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Osteomalacia}} is just a deficiency of hydroxyapatite crystals d/t vit D deficiency and can be fixed with supplementation of vitamin D
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin D deficiency / inability to utilize → {{c1::Rickets}}: a weakening and softening of the bones brought on by extreme calcium loss
Published	09/08/2024	symptoms of {{c1::rickets}}: Harrison’s grooveWidening of wristCupping of distal long bones Bowing of legsRachitic RosaryDwarfing
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Rachitic Rosary}}: swelling of rib cage at coastal-chondral junction
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Cupping}} of {{c2::distal}} long bones (cannot ossify d/t calcium / PO4 deficiency) is a symptom of rickets
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Harrison’s groove}}: {{c2::flaring}} of rib cage at site of {{c3::diaphragmatic}} attachment, ribs are unable to ossify
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::Kidney}} disease means Vit D cannot be activated
Published	09/08/2024	Vitamin D intoxication (Hypervitaminosis D): hyper{{c1::calcemia}}!
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