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Vitamins/Supplements
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Medical
Kindergarten
04/25/2010

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Term
Why are Vitamins,Minerals, and Herbs not subject to FDA Efficacy, Toxicity, Purity, or Quantity Restrictions?
Definition
They are Classified as OTC Dietary Supplements
Term
When can the FDA remove a Dietary Supplement from the market?
Definition
They can't unless its proven to be dangerous when used according to directions on the label
Term
What is a potent organic compound essential in small quantities for growth and maintenance?
Definition
Vitamins
Term
Which vitamins can be sysnthesized by the body in sufficient quantities?
Definition
Only Vitamin D
Term
What does RDA stand for?
Definition
Reccomended Daily Allowance
Term
What is wrong with the demographic who is usually taking vitamins?
Definition
They are the people on balanced diets who dont need vitamins
Term
Who needs to take a multivitamin?
Definition
People with Absorption Syndromes, Elderly, Smokers, Pregnant and Breast Feeding, Teenagers and People on Restricted Diets
Term
What vitains must be monitored for toxicity?
Definition
The Fat Soluble Vitains A,D,E,K
Term
Does a balanced diet typically meet the RDA?
Definition
Yes
Term
What are the Fat Soluble Vitamins?
Definition
ADEK
Term
What are the forms of Vitamin A?
Definition
Retinoids and Carotenoids
Term
What is the MOA of Retinoic Acid?
Definition
Binds to RXR and RAR receptors to regulate gene transcription
Term
What is the main cause of night blindness?
Definition
Vitamin A Deficiency
Term
What vitamin is required for Retinal Pigment?
Definition
Vitamin A
Term
Is Vitamin A a potent antioxidant?
Definition
Yes
Term
What are good sources of Vitamin A?
Definition
Fish, Butter, Cream, Eggs, Milk, Organ Meat
Term
What are the possible toxic effects of Vitamin A?
Definition
Teratogenic, Depression and Suicide, Alopecia, Dry Skin, Hypertriglycerides, Hepatitis, and Acute Pancreatitis
Term
What form of Vitamin A is especially notorious for causing Depression and Suicicide?
Definition
Isoretinoin
Term
What vitamin is used for wrinkles and severe acne?
Definition
Vitamin A
Term
What is characterized by Fatigue,Irritability, Severe Depression or Schizophrenic, Anorexia, Hepatic Dysfunction, Nausea/Vomitting, Mild Fever with Excessive Sweating?
Definition
Hypervitaminosis A
Term
What factors require Vitamin K for synthesis?
Definition
Prothrombin and Factors VII, IX, and X
Term
Where is thr phytonadione K1 type Vtiamnin K found?
Definition
In Leafy Green Vegetables
Term
Where is menaquinone K2 form of Vitamin K found?
Definition
Produced by Colonic Bacteria
Term
What is menadione K3?
Definition
Synthetic more potent for of Vitamin K
Term
What vitamin deficiency is associatted with Bleeding and an Increased Prothrombin time?
Definition
Vitamin K
Term
What vitamin is administered to neonates due to poor placental transfer and no intestinal flora?
Definition
Vitamin K
Term
What is Ascorbic Acid?
Definition
Vitamin C
Term
What is Vitamin C a coenzyme in the formation of?
Definition
Hydroxyproline in Connective tissue formation and Cross linking
Term
What vitamin claims it can prevent the Common Cold?
Definition
Vitamin C
Term
What is a deficiency of Vitamin C?
Definition
Scurvy, Impaired Wound Healing
Term
What are the toxicities associatted with Vitamin C?
Definition
Diahrea, Increase Oxalate excretion leading to Nephrolitiasis
Term
What can the discontinuation of a Megadose regiment of Vitamin C lead to?
Definition
Rebound Scurvy
Term
What allegedly causes relief from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Definition
Saw Palmetto
Term
What allegedly improves cognition and prevents dementia?
Definition
Ginkgo Biloba
Term
What supplement is taken for its antioxidant, anti inflammatory, anti stress, and analgesic properties?
Definition
Ginseng
Term
What potential drug interactions can be caused by Ginseng?
Definition
Psychiatric, Estrogenic, and Hypoglycemic Medications
Term
What is the use of Glucosamine and Chondroitin?
Definition
Substrates for Cartilage Synthesis
Term
What are the Adverse Side effects of Glucosamine?
Definition
Diahrrea and Nausea with no known Drug interactions
Term
Where are Phytoestrogens found?
Definition
In Soy Products and Red Clover
Term
What is the active ingredient in St Johns Wort?
Definition
Hypericin
Term
What is the effect of Hypericin in vitro?
Definition
Inhibits Uptake of Neurotransmitters, Binds GABA Receptors, and Inhibits MAO
Term
What is St Johns Wort used to treat?
Definition
Depression, Anxiety, and GI Disorders
Term
What supplement induces CYP3A4?
Definition
St Johns Wort
Term
What can St Johns Wort interact with?
Definition
Birth Control, Anticoagulants, and Antidepressants
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