NUR 106 (FINAL REVIEW) VITAMINS AND MINERALS QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST 2026
Fat-soluble vitamins: vitamins A, D, E, and K - Answers Found in fatty foods and
oils
Stored in lipid tissue
Excessive intake can be harmful
*All Dogs Eat Kittens*
Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin A (Aquasol A, Del-Vi-A): - Answers Essential for
immunity, vision, development of teeth and bones
Replacement therapy: pregnancy, lactation, infections
Cofactor in synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, synthesis of cholesterol, metabolism of
steroids
Adverse effects: hives, swelling of lips & tongue, rash
Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol, Calcitriol): - Answers Maintains
normal blood calcium and phosphate levels by enhancing intestinal absorption, by
promoting mobilization of calcium from bone, and renal absorption of phosphate
Found in foods and made by body after exposure to sunlight (UV) rays
Adverse effects: rare
Can cause GI effects, CNS effects, M/S effects, Nephrotoxicity, hypertension, cardiac
dysrhythmias
Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol, Calcitriol): Contras: - Answers
Contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, renal
osteodystrophy with hyperphosphatemia
Pregnancy Category C
Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin E (Tocopherols): - Answers Prevents cell damage,
protects against blood clot formation, antioxidant
Used to treat anemias
Adverse effects: excessive doses may cause fatigue, headache, nausea
Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders or thrombocytopenia
Water-soluble vitamins: B-complex vitamins and vitamin C - Answers Found in fresh
fruits and vegetables
Not stored in the body
Signs of deficiency appear quickly
Excess intake is usually not harmful because they are rapidly excreted
Water-soluble vitamins: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): - Answers Essential coenzyme in
metabolism of carbohydrates
Used in treatment of beri-beri, neuritis, anorexia caused by THIAMINE deficiency
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST 2026
Fat-soluble vitamins: vitamins A, D, E, and K - Answers Found in fatty foods and
oils
Stored in lipid tissue
Excessive intake can be harmful
*All Dogs Eat Kittens*
Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin A (Aquasol A, Del-Vi-A): - Answers Essential for
immunity, vision, development of teeth and bones
Replacement therapy: pregnancy, lactation, infections
Cofactor in synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, synthesis of cholesterol, metabolism of
steroids
Adverse effects: hives, swelling of lips & tongue, rash
Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol, Calcitriol): - Answers Maintains
normal blood calcium and phosphate levels by enhancing intestinal absorption, by
promoting mobilization of calcium from bone, and renal absorption of phosphate
Found in foods and made by body after exposure to sunlight (UV) rays
Adverse effects: rare
Can cause GI effects, CNS effects, M/S effects, Nephrotoxicity, hypertension, cardiac
dysrhythmias
Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol, Calcitriol): Contras: - Answers
Contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, renal
osteodystrophy with hyperphosphatemia
Pregnancy Category C
Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamin E (Tocopherols): - Answers Prevents cell damage,
protects against blood clot formation, antioxidant
Used to treat anemias
Adverse effects: excessive doses may cause fatigue, headache, nausea
Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders or thrombocytopenia
Water-soluble vitamins: B-complex vitamins and vitamin C - Answers Found in fresh
fruits and vegetables
Not stored in the body
Signs of deficiency appear quickly
Excess intake is usually not harmful because they are rapidly excreted
Water-soluble vitamins: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): - Answers Essential coenzyme in
metabolism of carbohydrates
Used in treatment of beri-beri, neuritis, anorexia caused by THIAMINE deficiency
