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meagbuch

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A patient was started on niacin (vitamin B3) because of a deficiency in her diet. The patient called the clinic with complaints of flushed face, weakness, and tingling skin. Which is correct concerning this patient?
 
  a. He is having a heart attack from taking niacin.
  b. He is having a reaction to taking niacin.
  c. He needs to increase the dose of niacin.
  d. He needs to reduce the dose of niacin.

Question 2

Which vitamin actions include the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and is active in the tissue respiration system?
 
  a. Thiamine
  b. Ascorbic acid
  c. Riboflavin
  d. Folic acid


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aadams68

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Flushing is a frequent side effect of niacin, along with weakness and tingling skin; the drug should not be stopped.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, is water soluble, acts as a precursor to two essential enzymes that deal with metabolism of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, and is active in the tissue respiration system.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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