Vitamins Lecture

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The following are considered as water soluble vitamins, EXCEPT

• Vitamin K
• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B6

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These vitamins plays a role in blood clotting and red blood cell synthesis, EXCEPT FOR

• Vitamin B6

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin K

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These are compounds within our bodies that has unpaired electron that may lead to chronic disease and/or are involved in cell tissue damage.

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Free radicals

• Jailed radicals

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Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

• Vitamin A is mainly stored in the liver

• Vitamin D is mainly stored in the fats and muscles

• Vitamins K and E are partially stored in the kidneys

• Fat soluble vitamins, when overdosed, can lead to toxicity

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The following statements describe the water soluble vitamins, EXCEPT

• They are absorbed and transported directly to the portal vein

• They are stored in the body for long periods of time.
• They are needed in frequent doses

• They function as co enzymes

Multiple Choice

What is the other name for Vitamin B1?

• Pyridoxine
• Thiamine
• Niacin
• Riboflavin

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When the body lacks Vitamin B1, the person may develop this disorder.

• Scurvy
• Beriberi
• Rickets
• Anemia

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The other name for Vitamin B2

• Thiamine
• Riboflavin
• Ascorbic Acid
• Niacin

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The following are deficiency states of Vitamin B2, EXCEPT FOR

• Cheilosis
• Seborrheic dermatitis

• Glossitis

• Pellagra

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Please choose the other names of Vitamin B3

• Anti black tongue factor

• Nicotinamide

• Nicotine

• Niacin

Multiple Choice

The following are the manifestation of Pellagra, EXCEPT FOR

• Dementia

• Dermatitis

• Diarrhea

• Delusion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the coenzyme of Vitamin B5?

• Biotin
• Coenzyme A
• Pyridoxamine-5'-Pyrophosphate (PMP)
• Thiamine triphosphate (TTP)

Multiple Choice

What is the deficiency state of Vitamin B5?

• Burning foot syndrome

• Cheilosis

• Pellagra

• Beri beri

Multiple Choice

Patients with anti TB medicine therapy are commonly having problems with decrease amount of ________ in their body

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Pyridoxine

• Thiamine

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Patients with Vitamin B6 deficiency are at risk of having this kind of anemia. What type of anemia are we referring to?

• Pernicious anemia

• Sickle cell anemia

• Megaloblastic anemia

• Sideroblastic anemia

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Eating of too much raw egg white can induce this type of Vitamin deficiency

• Vitamin D deficiency
• Vitamin C deficiency
• Biotin deficiency
• Vitamin K deficiency

Multiple Choice

Megaloblastic anemia is observed in the deficiency of which of the following?

• Pyridoxine
• Folate
• Cyanocobalamin
• Ascorbic acid

Multiple Choice

This vitamin is needed by pregnant patients to avoid fetal defects.

• Vitamin K
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B9
• Vitamin B2

Multiple Choice

The vitamin that has the element cobalt in its structure

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin B12

Multiple Choice

A disorder seen if patient has Vitamin C deficiency

• Dry Beriberi

• Wet Beriberi

• Scurvy

• Burning Foot Syndrome

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Disease associated with Vitamin A deficiency

• Nyctalopia

• Scurvy

• Alopecia

• Beriberi

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Commonly associated/called as sunshine vitamin.

• A
• D
• E
• K

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Among the 4, this type of Vitamin E has the greatest biochemical activity

• alpha tocopherol

• beta tocopherol

• gamma tocopherol

• delta tocopherol

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The deficiency of this vitamin leads to haemorrhage and decrease in red blood cell fragility.

• A
• C
• E
• K

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All are active forms of Vitamin K except for?

• Menadione
• Menaquinone
• Ergocalciferol
• Phylloquinone

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Multiple Choice

All absorption of Vitamins are taking place in

• Large Intestine

• Small Intestine

• Stomach

• Liver

Multiple Choice

Disease associated with Vitamin A deficiency

• Nyctalopia

• Scurvy

• Alopecia

• Beriberi

Multiple Choice

The vitamin that has the element cobalt in its structure

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin B12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the coenzyme of Vitamin B5?

• Biotin
• Coenzyme A
• Pyridoxamine-5'-Pyrophosphate (PMP)
• Thiamine triphosphate (TTP)

Multiple Choice

These vitamins are part of an enzyme needed for energy metabolism, EXCEPT FOR:

• B5
• B7
• C
• B1

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old office worker complains of frequent muscle cramps, bone pain, and recent dental issues. He works night shifts and rarely gets sun exposure. His diet includes mostly processed foods and carbonated drinks.

Which vitamin deficiency is most likely causing his symptoms?

• Vitamin C deficiency
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Vitamin A deficiency
• Vitamin D deficiency

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A 45-year-old woman presents with frequent nosebleeds and excessive bruising. She has a history of long-term antibiotic use for a chronic infection. Labs show prolonged prothrombin time.

Which vitamin deficiency best explains her symptoms?

• Vitamin C deficiency
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Folic acid deficiency
• Vitamin K deficiency

Multiple Choice

A 60-year-old farmer visits the clinic complaining of difficulty seeing at night and dry, scaly skin. He admits to a diet low in vegetables and mostly relies on rice and fish. Physical exam reveals Bitot’s spots on the conjunctiva.

Which fat-soluble vitamin deficiency is indicated by this case?

• Vitamin K
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E

Multiple Choice

A 7-year-old boy from a low-income neighborhood is brought to the clinic due to frequent bruising, swollen gums, and delayed wound healing. His diet mainly consists of rice, canned meats, and sugary drinks, with little intake of fresh fruits or vegetables.

Which vitamin deficiency is most likely the cause of his symptoms?

• Vitamin A deficiency
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Vitamin C deficiency
• Vitamin B12 deficiency

Multiple Choice

A 21-year-old college student recently switched to a vegan diet. After several months, she started experiencing fatigue, tingling in her hands and feet, and difficulty concentrating. Physical exam reveals pallor and a positive Romberg sign. Lab results show macrocytic anemia and elevated homocysteine levels.

Which vitamin deficiency is most likely responsible for her symptoms?

• Vitamin D deficiency
• Iron deficiency
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Folate deficiency

Multiple Choice

A 28-year-old woman on a prolonged course of antibiotics reports hair loss, dermatitis, and neurological symptoms. Which of the following vitamin or mineral doest the patient lack?

• Vitamin K
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
• Vitamin C

Multiple Choice

All are active forms of Vitamin K except for?

• Menadione
• Menaquinone
• Ergocalciferol
• Phylloquinone

Multiple Choice

Excessive vitamin A during pregnancy poses a teratogenic risk. This means that

• It can increase the risk of birth defects

• It can build up in the blood and cause cacification of soft tissues

• It can result in a low-birth weight infant

• It can increase the risk of infectious disease.

Multiple Choice

Many of the symptoms of Vitamin C deficiency, such as dry scaly skin and failure of wounds to heal, are related to the role of Vitamin C in the synthesis of

• calcium and iron

• thyroxine

• collagen

• adrenal hormones

Multiple Choice

Which vitamin is synthesized in the intestine by bacteria?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin K

Multiple Choice

Overconsumption of egg white will cause this Vitamin deficiency

• Beta carotene

• Biotin

• Thiamin

• Ascorbic acid

Multiple Choice

A 42-year-old man from a community where polished white rice is the major dietary staple develops fatigue, muscle weakness, numbness of the lower extremities, and difficulty walking. His diet contains little meat, legumes, or whole grains. Which nutritional deficiency most likely explains his symptoms?

• Vitamin B3 deficiency

• Vitamin B1 deficiency

• Pyridoxine deficiency

• Folate deficiency

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