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student77

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A patient who will begin taking an antibiotic reports taking several vitamin supplements every day. Which vitamin or mineral will the nurse counsel the patient about during antibiotic therapy?
 
  a. Selenium
  b. Vitamin A
  c. Vitamin C
  d. Zinc

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with anemia and asks the nurse why the provider has ordered vitamin B12 instead of iron. Which answer by the nurse is correct?
 
  a. Vitamin B12 is given to improve your overall energy level.
  b. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the development of red blood cells.
  c. Vitamin B12 prevents excess iron loss to reduce demand.
  d. Vitamin B12 will help you absorb iron more efficiently.


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kalskdjl1212

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

ANS: D
Zinc can interfere with antibiotic absorption and should be taken at least 2 hours after taking the antibiotic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Vitamin B12 is essential for DNA synthesis and aids in the conversion of folic acid to its active form and is also needed for the development of red blood cells. It does not directly improve energy level and does not affect iron loss or iron absorption.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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