Author Question: A patient was started on niacin (vitamin B3) because of a deficiency in her diet. The patient called ... (Read 59 times)

meagbuch · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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

aadams68 · **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.