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Water soluble Vitamins

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The lack of which vitamin will give deficiency signs showing-

*Low energy

*Tingling hands/prickly legs

*Eye Pain

*Build up of Lactic Acid

*Constipation

*Stomach Pain

a)

Biotin

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Thiamine

d)

Pantothenic Acid

2.

What is the correct name of B1

a)

Thiamine

b)

Riboflavin

c)

Pantothenic Acid

d)

Choline

3.

Which vitamin is required for

a-Drug metabolism in the Liver at Phase 1

b-Regeneration of Glutathione Redactase

c-Metabolism of B3, B6, Vitamin K and Folate

a)

B12

b)

Thiamine

c)

Biotin

d)

Riboflavin

4.

Which Vitamin is important in the metabolism of Carbohydrates, the heart and nerve conduction?

a)

Thiamine

b)

Pantothenic Acid

c)

Choline

d)

Vitamin C

5.

Which three will affect the absorption of Riboflavin?

a)

Caffeine, Antacids, Alcohol

b)

Sugar, Medications, Alcohol

c)

Alcohol, Caffeine, Sugar

d)

Processed Foods, Gluten, Alcohol

6.

Which vitamin is the the precursor to the Co Enzymes NAD/NADP/NADPH

a)

Biotin

b)

Riboflavin

c)

Niacin

d)

B12

7.

Which Vitamin is used in the body as FAD?

a)

B1

b)

B2

c)

B5

d)

B6

8.

Which vitamin is important for the metabolism of Vitamins - B3, B6, K and Folate?

a)

B1

b)

B5

c)

B12

d)

B2

9.

The lack of which vitamin will give the following deficiency signs?

*Sore Tongue

*Cheilosis

*Angular Stomatitis

*Eye issues such as cataracts

*Eczema/dematitis

a)

B1

b)

B5

c)

B9

d)

B2

10.

Is Riboflavin stored in the body?

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

Is Riboflavin Toxic?

a)

Yes and should be used carefully

b)

No it is not. It is safe for everyone.

c)

Non toxic, but should be used with care in pregnancy and lactation.

12.

Niacin/Nicotinic Acid and Nicotinamide are the names of which vitamin?

a)

B2

b)

B5

c)

B6

d)

B3

13.

Which vitamin if lacking will give the following deficiency signs?


*Lack of energy

*Insomnia

*Poor memory

*Anxiety/depression

*Irritability

a)

B3

b)

B1

c)

B2

d)

B9

14.

Which Vitamin is important as a part of Co Enzyme CoA which goes on to form Acetyl CoA in the Krebs Cycle?

a)

Thaimine

b)

Riboflavin

c)

Biotin

d)

Pantothenic Acid

15.

Which Vitamin may-

*lower Blood Pressure

*Reduce Clotting

*Cause facial flushing


and therefore should not be given to some clients?

a)

B9

b)

Choline

c)

B3

d)

B1

16.

Which vitamin is important for-

*Cellular Respiration

*DNA Repair

*Hormones

*Glucose tolerance Factor

*Insulin Response

a)

Choline

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Thiamine

d)

Niacin

17.

Which vitamin is synthesised in the body from the Amino Acid Tryptophan?

a)

Biotin

b)

FAD

c)

B12

d)

Niacin

18.

Which vitamin deficiency could show the following symptoms?


*Muscle tremors/Cramps

*Apathy

*Anxiety or tension

*Poor concentration

*Fatigue

*Burning feet/tender heels

*Exhaustion after light exercise

a)

Pyridoxine

b)

Pantothenic Acid

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Choline

19.

Which Vitamin does FAD refer to?

a)

B1

b)

B2

c)

B3

d)

B9

20.

What cautions are to be taken with B5?

a)

Pregnancy and lactation

b)

People on blood pressure medication

c)

Young children

d)

No known cautions

21.

Which Vitamin is important for treating hypoxia and pyroluria

a)

Thiamine

b)

Niacin

c)

Pyridoxine

d)

Pantothenic Acid

22.

Thiamine is the correct name for which B Vitamin?

a)

B1

b)

B2

c)

B3

d)

B5

23.

Riboflavin is the correct name for which B Vitamin?

a)

B9

b)

B3

c)

B2

d)

B1

24.

Which vitamin is involved in-

*Metabolism of many Amino Acids

*Regulation of the action of many steroid hormones

*Synthesis of neurotransmitters

*Is relevant in blood sugar balancing

*Can be used for treating morning sickness and carpal tunnel syndrome?

a)

Choline

b)

B2

c)

Thiamine

d)

B6

25.

Pyridoxine is the correct name for which B Vitamin?

a)

B9

b)

B3

c)

B5

d)

B6

26.

Which vitamin deficiency will give the following symptoms?

*Depression, anxiety, nervousness

*Fatigue/exhaustion

*Insomnia

*Infrequent dream recall

*Anger/Red mist

*Low Blood Sugar

*PMS

*Hormonal Imbalance

*Acne/Oily Skin

*Mouth or intestinal ulcers

a)

B12

b)

Folate

c)

Pyrioxine

d)

B1

27.

Metabolism of Vitamin B6 is dependent upon........

a)

B2 and Zinc

b)

B3 and Zinc

c)

B1 and Zinc

d)

B12 and Zinc

28.

At what level of dosage does B6 (Pyridoxine) become toxic?

a)

200mg +

b)

300mg+

c)

400mg+

d)

500mg+

29.

If you give someone 400+mg of Pyridoxine, what issues may they have due to toxicity?

a)

Muscle Pain

b)

Insomnia

c)

Depression

d)

Neurological Problems

30.

B6 should be avoided with some clients as it can increase the metabolism of which drugs?

a)

Antacids

b)

Warfarin

c)

Blood Pressure medications

d)

Epilepsy and anti convulsant medications

31.

Which are the active forms of B12?

a)

Cyanocobalamin/Hydroxocobalamin

b)

Methylcobalamin/Adenosylcobalamin

c)

Cyanocobalamin/Adenosylcobalamin

d)

Methylcobalamin/Cyanocobalamin

32.

The lack of which vitamin can cause -


Megoblastic Anaemia and Pernicious Anaemia

a)

Thaimine

b)

Riboflavin

c)

B12

d)

Biotin

33.

Which is the synthetic form of B12?

a)

Hydroxycobalamin

b)

Adenosylcobalamin

c)

Cyanocobalamin

d)

Methylcobalamin

34.

Which Vitamin plays a key role in the metabolism of ALL cells?

a)

B12

b)

B1

c)

B5

d)

B6

35.

Which vitamin is important for -


*Nervous System

*Methylation

*Hypoxia

*Melatonin Synthesis

a)

Folate

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Biotin

d)

B12

36.

B12 arrives in the stomach bound to....

a)

fats

b)

protein

c)

carbohydrates

d)

intrinsic factor

37.

Intrinsic Factor is secreted by -

a)

Brush Border Cells

b)

Chief Cells

c)

Parietal Cells

d)

Goblet Cells

38.

B12 is absorbed in the Ileum -

a)

Parietal Cells

b)

Brush Border Cells

c)

Goblet Cells

d)

Chief Cells

39.

B12 can be stored by the body in the -

a)

Kidneys

b)

Adrenals

c)

Liver

d)

Stomach

40.

B12 can be stored by the body for how long?

a)

Up to 5 years

b)

Up to 6 months

c)

Up to 3 years

d)

Up to 6 years

41.

The following are symptoms of deficiency for which vitamin?

*Lack of energy

*Depression

*Pale Skin

*Lack of mental function

*MS

*Fatigue

*Smooth Beefy Tongue

*Tingling/Burning sensation in feet

a)

Thiamine

b)

B3

c)

B9

d)

B12

42.

Are there any toxic issues with giving high doses of B12?

a)

Yes - with some medications

b)

Yes - with children

c)

Yes - with pregnancy

d)

No-it is one of the safest vitamins.

43.

Which Vitamin is important for -


*DNA synthesis and repair

*Cell Growth

*Making blood cells

*Conversion of Amino Acids

*Prevention of neural tube defects in newborns

*Methylation and reducing homocysteine levels

a)

Riboflavin

b)

Biotin

c)

B12

d)

B9

44.

Where in the body is folate absorbed?

a)

Duodenum

b)

Illeum

c)

Jejunem

d)

Stomach

45.

If you are suffering with following symptoms - which vitamin deficiency would you suspect?


a) High Homocysteine levels

b) Eczema

c) prematurely greying hair

d) lack of energy

e) poor memory

f) anxiety or tension

g) high blood pressure and atherosclerosis

a)

B9

b)

B12

c)

Biotin

d)

B1

46.

Which Vitamin should you NEVER give to a cancer patient without discussing it with their medical team?

a)

Niacin

b)

Choline

c)

Folate

d)

Biotin

47.

Folate should not be given to anyone who takes -

a)

High Blood pressure medication

b)

Anti Convulsant medication

c)

Antacid medication

d)

Anti Depressant medication

48.

Which Vitamin is the most vulnerable to interactions with drugs - that can lead to a secondary deficiency?

a)

Biotin

b)

Folate

c)

B12

d)

Thiamine

49.

Which Vitamin is important for -


a) Healthy cell structure (skin/nails)

b) Synthesis of glucose from Lactase/Pyruvate etc

c) Fatty Acid synthesis

a)

Ribolflavin

b)

Niacin

c)

Folate

d)

Biotin

50.

Which vitamin deficiency may lead to hyperglycaemia - as it is important for an enzyme that removes high sugar from the blood to the liver?

a)

B12

b)

Folate

c)

Thiamine

d)

Biotin

51.

Which vitamin would you look for if these deficiency signs were showing in a client?


*Cradle Cap

*Dermatitis

*Brittle Nails

*Nausea

*Rash around eyes, nose and mouth

*Anorexia,

*Fatigue

*Depression

a)

Biotin

b)

Thiamine

c)

Riboflavin

d)

Folate

52.

Which Vitamin is synthesised in the gut? (Therefore gut health should always be improved before supplementing)

a)

B12

b)

Folate

c)

Thaimine

d)

Biotin

53.

Which vitamin also has the names B7, B8 and Vitamin H?

a)

Biotin

b)

Thiamine

c)

Pyridoxine

d)

Pantothenic Acid

54.

What toxicity problems are there with Biotin?

a)

Anatacids

b)

Anti Convulsant Medications

c)

None

d)

Blood pressure medications