Dietary and Nutritional Pharmacology Quiz

What are the two forms of Vitamin D?

• D2 (ergocalciferol)

• D3 (cholecalciferol)

• Both D2 and D3

• None of the above

What are the characteristics of fat-soluble vitamins?

• Not readily excreted

• Stored in the body

• Both A and B

• Water-soluble

What is the primary function of Vitamin C?

• Antioxidant

• Bone health

• Blood coagulation

• Immune support

What is the definition of megadosing?

• Taking >10x the recommended amount

• Taking the recommended amount

• Taking <10x the recommended amount

• Taking no supplements at all

What is the main indication for Vitamin K?

• Dietary supplementation

• Treatment of deficiency states

• Both A and B

• Prevention of bleeding disorders

What are the indications for magnesium supplementation?

• Treatment of magnesium deficiency

• Nutritional supplement

• All of the above

• Prevention of migraines

What is the deficiency syndrome associated with Vitamin B1?

• Beriberi

• Pernicious anemia

• Scurvy

• Rickets

What is Vitamin D is necessary for?

• Bone Calcification

• Red Blood Cell Production

• Blood Clotting

• Collagen Synthesis

What is the main adverse effect of Vitamin A toxicity in Infants?

• Headache

• Nausea

• Increased intracranial pressure

• Blurred vision

What is the role of Vitamin E in the body?

• Antioxidant

• Blood coagulation

• Bone health

• Immune function