Author Question: Deficiencies in cyanocobalamin (B12) can result in 1. pellagra. 2. pernicious anemia. 3. ... (Read 39 times)

roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Deficiencies in cyanocobalamin (B12) can result in

1. pellagra.
2. pernicious anemia.
3. rickets.
4. scurvy.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that efficient absorption of calcium is assisted by

1. intrinsic factor.
2. coenzymes.
3. phosphorus.
4. vitamin D.

cupcake16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Pellagra is a deficiency of niacin.
Rationale 2: Cyanocobalamin (B12) deficiency can result in pernicious or megaloblastic anemia, and can require pharmacotherapy.
Rationale 3: Rickets is vitamin D deficiency.
Rationale 4: Scurvy is a deficiency of vitamin C.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Efficient absorption of calcium is assisted by vitamin D.