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Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

As patients age, it becomes particularly important to increase their intake of:

a. iron.
b. omega 3.
c. vitamin C.
d. B vitamins.

Question 2

The primary care NP sees a patient for an annual physical examination. The patient reports chronic alcohol abuse. The NP should refer the patient for treatment and should prescribe:

a. niacin.
b. thiamine.
c. folic acid.
d. vitamin B6.

xiazhe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Elderly patients are especially prone to deficiencies of B vitamins, generally because of poor dietary intake.

Answer to Question 2

B
Patients who are alcohol abusers are prone to thiamine deficiency.