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1. Which vitamin B deficiency is associated with cheilosis, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
glossitis, vascularization of the cornea, and itchy der-
matitis of the scrotum and vulva?
2. A patient who is known to be a heavy drinker is IV Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
brought to the emergency department with ataxia and
confusion. The patient cannot remember the events of Alcoholics who are mal-
the previous day. The examination reveals nystagmus, nourished have a form
and the patient reports having double vision. of thiamine deficien-
Which vitamin should the provider order for this pa- cy called Wernike-Kor-
tient? sakoff syndrome: nystag-
mus, diplopia, ataxia, con-
fusion, and short-term
memory loss
3. A patient appears malnourished. The patient's folic A diet high in folic acid
acid levels are low, and vitamin B12 levels are normal.
What should this patient's treatment include?
4. A patient is admitted to the hospital. The patient's Vitamin B12 deficiency
initial laboratory results reveal megaloblastic anemia.
The patient complains of tingling of the hands and When neurologic deficits
appears confused. are present more common
What should the provider suspect in this patient? to be a vitamin B12 defi-
ciency over folic acid defi-
ciency
5. A patient will begin taking immunosuppressant drugs Echinacea
for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Which dietary supplement should this patient avoid? Stimulates the immune
system and compromises
the effectiveness of im-
munosuppressive drugs
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6. A patient admitted to the emergency department with Review liver function stud-
abdominal pain tells the provider he has been taking ies
kava.
Which action should be the provider's priority at this Kava can cause severe liver
time? injury
7. A patient who will begin combination estrogen-prog- "Progestin decreases your
estin therapy (EPT) for menopause asks the nurse why risk of endometrial can-
she cannot take an estrogen-only preparation. The pa- cer"
tient has not had a hysterectomy, has a slightly in-
creased risk of cardiovascular disease, and has mild In pts who STILL HAVE A
osteopenia. UTERUS, progestin is nec-
What response from the provider about progestin is essary to reduce risk of en-
correct? dometrial carcinoma
8. An adolescent female patient with multiple sexual DMPA (Depo-Provera) and
partners asks a nurse about birth control methods. condoms
The patient tells the nurse she tried oral contraceptives
once but often forgot to take her pills. IUD not indicated for her
The nurse should recommend discussing which con- because pts with multiple
traceptive method with the provider? sexual partners who use
IUDs are at a greater risk
for STDs
9. An adult male patient will begin androgen therapy for "My lipido may improve
testicular failure. while I am taking this
Which statement by the patient indicates understand- medication"
ing of the treatment regimen?
10. Which finding would indicate that terazosin has been Improved urinary hesita-
effective for a patient with benign prostatic hyperpla- tion
sia (BPH)?