Deck 11: Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs

Question 1

Match each vitamin with its name.
Vitamin B1

A)Nicotinic acid
B)Thiamine
C)Riboflavin
D)Cyanocobalamin
E)Pyridoxine

Answer 1

Thiamine

Question 2

Match each vitamin with its name.
Vitamin K

A)Cholecalciferol
B)Retinol, beta carotene
C)Phytonadione
D)Tocopherol
E)Ascorbic acid

Answer 2

Phytonadione

Question 3

Match each mineral with its symbol.
Magnesium

A)Zn
B)Na
C)Cl
D)Fe
E)Mg

Answer 3

Mg

Question 4

Match each vitamin with its name.
Vitamin D

A)Cholecalciferol
B)Retinol, beta carotene
C)Phytonadione
D)Tocopherol
E)Ascorbic acid

Question 5

Match each mineral with its symbol.
Iron

A)Zn
B)Na
C)Cl
D)Fe
E)Mg

Question 6

Match each mineral with its symbol.
Sodium

A)Zn
B)Na
C)Cl
D)Fe
E)Mg

Question 7

Match each vitamin with its name.
Vitamin E

A)Cholecalciferol
B)Retinol, beta carotene
C)Phytonadione
D)Tocopherol
E)Ascorbic acid

Question 8

Match each item with the correct statement below.
Vitamins C and B complex

A)Antioxidant
B)Electrolytes
C)Fat-soluble
D)Water soluble
E)Minerals

Question 9

Match each item with the correct statement below.
Vitamins A, D, K, and E

A)Antioxidant
B)Electrolytes
C)Fat-soluble
D)Water soluble
E)Minerals

Question 10

Match each vitamin with its name.
Vitamin B12

A)Nicotinic acid
B)Thiamine
C)Riboflavin
D)Cyanocobalamin
E)Pyridoxine

Question 11

Match each vitamin with its name.
Vitamin C

A)Cholecalciferol
B)Retinol, beta carotene
C)Phytonadione
D)Tocopherol
E)Ascorbic acid

Question 12

Match each vitamin with its name.
Niacin

A)Nicotinic acid
B)Thiamine
C)Riboflavin
D)Cyanocobalamin
E)Pyridoxine

Question 13

Match each item with the correct statement below.
Minerals dissolved in body fluids

A)Antioxidant
B)Electrolytes
C)Fat-soluble
D)Water soluble
E)Minerals

Question 14

Match each vitamin with its name.
Vitamin B6

A)Nicotinic acid
B)Thiamine
C)Riboflavin
D)Cyanocobalamin
E)Pyridoxine

Question 15

Match each item with the correct statement below.
Any compound that fights the destructive effect of free radicals

A)Antioxidant
B)Electrolytes
C)Fat-soluble
D)Water soluble
E)Minerals

Question 16

Match each vitamin with its name.
Vitamin A

A)Cholecalciferol
B)Retinol, beta carotene
C)Phytonadione
D)Tocopherol
E)Ascorbic acid

Question 17

Match each mineral with its symbol.
Zinc

A)Zn
B)Na
C)Cl
D)Fe
E)Mg

Question 18

Match each mineral with its symbol.
Chlorine

A)Zn
B)Na
C)Cl
D)Fe
E)Mg

Question 19

Match each vitamin with its name.
Vitamin B2

A)Nicotinic acid
B)Thiamine
C)Riboflavin
D)Cyanocobalamin
E)Pyridoxine

Question 20

Match each item with the correct statement below.
Chemical elements required for good health (Na, Cl, K, and Ca)

A)Antioxidant
B)Electrolytes
C)Fat-soluble
D)Water soluble
E)Minerals

Question 21

Symptoms of a deficiency of this vitamin include rickets, osteomalacia, and muscle spasms.

A) A
B) B-complex
C) C
D) D

Question 22

B-complex vitamins are found mostly in which group of foods?

A) The carotene of plants, especially yellow-orange and dark-green leafy vegetables, fruits, oily saltwater fish, dairy products, and eggs
B) Leafy and green vegetables (broccoli), avocado, beets, orange juice, kidney beans, and organ meats
C) Citrus fruits and many vegetables
D) Fortified food products

Question 23

Side effects of excessive doses of this vitamin cause kidney stones, kidney damage, muscle and bone pain, nausea, and anorexia.

A) A
B) B-complex
C) C
D) D

Question 24

Vitamin A is necessary for _____.

A) resistance to infection, night vision, bone and soft tissue growth, and healing of wounds
B) synthesis of amino acids, RBCs, and lipid metabolism
C) cellular metabolism, normal teeth, gums, and bones, iron absorption, promotes wound and bone fracture healing, and is considered to be an antioxidant
D) maintenance of normal nerves and muscles; regulating the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

Question 25

Blood clotting is facilitated by which vitamin?

A) A
B) E
C) C
D) K

Question 26

Identify the vitamin converted by sunlight on the skin and found in fortified food products.

A) A
B) B-complex
C) C
D) D

Question 27

Which vitamin is found most notably in cereals, wheat germ, seeds, nuts, vegetable oils, eggs, meat, and poultry?

A) A
B) B-complex
C) E
D) K

Question 28

Identify the vitamin necessary for maintenance of normal nerves and muscles and regulating the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.

A) A
B) B-complex
C) C
D) D

Question 29

Lipid metabolism requires which of the following?

A) A
B) Niacin
C) C
D) D

Question 30

Identify the vitamin necessary for protein synthesis, production of red blood cells, cell division, and normal growth and maintenance of all cells.

A) A
B) Folic acid
C) C
D) D

Question 31

Side effects of excessive doses of this vitamin cause irritability, lethargy, headache, joint pain, and jaundice.

A) A
B) E
C) C
D) K

Question 32

Side effects of excessive doses of this vitamin cause prolonged bleeding time.

A) A
B) E
C) C
D) K

Question 33

Insufficient amounts of vitamin C may result in which symptoms?

A) Retarded growth, faulty bone and tooth development, shriveled thickened skin, and xerophthalmia
B) Irritability, behavior disorders
C) Poor healing, muscle cramps/weakness, ulcerated gums/mouth, capillary fragility, and scurvy
D) Rickets, osteomalacia, and muscle spasms

Question 34

Which vitamin is found in the carotene of plants, especially yellow-orange and dark-green leafy vegetables, fruits, oily saltwater fish, dairy products, and eggs?

A) A
B) B-complex
C) C
D) D

Question 35

Thiamine is essential for what function?

A) Resistance to infection and healing of wounds
B) Normal function of the nervous and cardiovascular systems
C) Cellular metabolism, normal teeth, gums, and bones
D) Absorption of calcium

Question 36

This vitamin is found in green or leafy vegetables, cabbage, vegetable oils, cheese, eggs, and liver.

A) A
B) B-complex
C) E
D) K

Question 37

Which vitamin is necessary for metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, protein, and amino acids?

A) A
B) Pyridoxine
C) C
D) D

Question 38

Neuritis, mental disturbance, muscle weakness, and fatigue are the result of a deficiency of which of the following vitamins?

A) A
B) B1
C) C
D) D

Question 39

The symptom of a deficiency of this vitamin is prolonged blood clotting time.

A) A
B) E
C) C
D) K

Question 40

Symptoms of a deficiency of this vitamin are destruction of RBCs and muscle weakness.

A) A
B) E
C) C
D) K

Question 41

Functions of iron (Fe) in the body include ____________.

A) fluid balance maintenance
B) osmotic pressure regulation
C) hemoglobin formation.
D) being a major component of thyroid hormones

Question 42

Supplements of vitamin E may be necessary for which conditions?

A) Infants fed unfortified skim milk or mild substitute formulas
B) Malabsorption syndromes, for example, celiac disease, sprue, and cystic fibrosis
C) As an antidote for Coumadin therapy
D) Treatment for pernicious anemia

Question 43

Alcoholism is commonly responsible for deficiencies of which vitamin(s)?

A) B1
B) E
C) C
D) All of the above.

Question 44

Supplements of vitamin B12 may be necessary for which conditions?

A) Infants fed unfortified skim milk or mild substitute formulas.
B) Malabsorption syndromes, for example, celiac disease, sprue, and cystic fibrosis
C) As an antidote for Coumadin therapy
D) Treatment for pernicious anemia

Question 45

A side effect of large doses of this vitamin is seizures in newborns.

A) A
B) B6
C) C
D) D

Question 46

Which types of problems may lead to mineral or electrolyte imbalances?

A) Diarrhea, diabetes, diuretic use
B) Excessive perspiration, surgery
C) Fasting, weight reduction diets
D) All of the above.

Question 47

Supplements of calcium may be recommended for the following conditions.

A) To prevent or treat rickets or osteomalacia
B) Vascular disorders, such as Raynaud's disease, and to lower blood lipid levels
C) Treatment of scurvy and for hemodialysis patients
D) Pregnant or lactating women and postmenopausal women

Question 48

Supplements of vitamin K may be necessary for which conditions?

A) Infants fed unfortified skim milk or mild substitute formulas
B) Malabsorption syndromes, for example, celiac disease, sprue, and cystic fibrosis
C) As an antidote for Coumadin therapy
D) Treatment for pernicious anemia

Question 49

Supplements of vitamin A may be necessary for which conditions?

A) Infants fed unfortified skim milk or mild substitute formulas
B) Malabsorption syndromes, for example, celiac disease, sprue, and cystic fibrosis
C) As an antidote for Coumadin therapy
D) Treatment for pernicious anemia

Question 50

The role of antioxidants is ____________. None of the above.

A) prevention of transport of nutrients, oxygen, and water into the cell
B) inhibition of cellular destruction in damaged or aging tissues
C) prevention of the removal of waste products from the cells
D) None of the above.
E) All of the above.

Question 51

Side effects of excessive doses of this vitamin cause jaundice in infants.

A) A
B) E
C) C
D) K

Question 52

Headache, flushing, and burning sensations of face, neck, and chest and postural hypotension are associated with high doses of ____.

A) thiamine
B) riboflavin
C) folate
D) niacin

Question 53

Functions of zinc (Zn) in the body include __________.

A) wound healing and mineralization of bone
B) syntheses of ATP
C) hemoglobin formation
D) maintaining fluid balance in the blood

Question 54

Supplements of niacin may be recommended for the following conditions.

A) To prevent or treat rickets or osteomalacia
B) Vascular disorders, such as Raynaud's disease, and to lower blood lipid levels
C) Treatment of scurvy and prevention for hemodialysis patients
D) Pregnant or lactating women and postmenopausal women

Question 55

Which of the following statements regarding herbal products is true?

A) Herbal products are all natural and without risk.
B) Herbal products are safer than prescription medications because they are available over-the-counter.
C) Herbal products are tested as are all products available for purchase.
D) Herbal products are not subject to the same scrutiny and restrictions as other medicinal products.

Question 56

Iodine (I) is associated primarily with __________.

A) fluid balance
B) regulation of osmotic pressure
C) resistance to infection
D) thyroid hormones

Question 57

Supplements of vitamin D supplements are prescribed for which conditions?

A) To prevent or treat rickets or osteomalacia
B) Vascular disorders, such as Raynaud's disease, and to lower blood lipid levels
C) Treatment of scurvy and for hemodialysis patients
D) Pregnant or lactating women and postmenopausal women

Question 58

Which mineral deficiency is associated with muscular weakness, confusion, and nausea and vomiting?

A) Sodium
B) Chloride
C) Potassium
D) All of the above.

Question 59

Supplements of vitamin C may be recommended for the following conditions.

A) To prevent or treat rickets or osteomalacia
B) Vascular disorders, such as Raynaud's disease, and to lower blood lipid levels
C) Treatment of scurvy and for hemodialysis patients
D) Pregnant or lactating women and postmenopausal women

Question 60

Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with a vitamin A deficiency?

A) Fatigue
B) Insomnia
C) Night blindness
D) Anorexia

Question 61

Fall in the blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias are associated with ____.

A) potassium overdose
B) calcium deficiency
C) zinc deficiency
D) sodium overdose

Question 62

Excessive potassium is also referred to as _________.

A) hypercalcemia
B) hyperkalemia
C) hyperbilirubinemia
D) hypernatremia

Question 63

Patients who are taking herbal remedies or dietary supplements do not need to list them on medication histories since they have no interactions with medications.

Question 64

When using the RDA as a guide for vitamin and mineral intake, the combined amount of those found in food and in supplements is used to determine the correct intake.

Question 65

Fat-soluble vitamins are more likely to cause acute toxicity with excessive doses.

Question 66

Irving takes an anticoagulant.What vitamin may cause bleeding if he takes more than 1,200 units?

A) C
B) A
C) K
D) E

Question 67

Overdoses of vitamins are not of great concern except when taken as a "megadose."

Question 68

A major concern with intravenous administration of calcium includes ________.

A) constipation
B) local tissue irritation and/or necrosis
C) rickets
D) osteoporosis

Question 69

Pregnant women should increase their intake of vitamin A during pregnancy.

Question 70

Megadoses of antioxidants are a great way to catch up on deficiencies, and since they are natural, they have no harmful side effects.

Question 71

The vitamin that is responsible for regulating the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones and teeth is vitamin ____.

A) E
B) C
C) D
D) A

Question 72

Prescription medications may create a need for vitamin or mineral supplementation.

Question 73

Alba has heard that vitamin D deficiency is common and has begun taking high-dose supplements.What is a sign of vitamin D overdose?

A) Osteomalacia
B) Poorly developed teeth
C) Rickets
D) Heart rhythm abnormalities

Question 74

In patients taking iron, black stools should alert the health care provider that there is likely a GI bleed.