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jerry coleman

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Folic acid is used in the treatment of anemia caused by folic acid deficiency. What other conditions may require folic acid? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Alcoholism
  2. Hepatic disease
  3. Pruritus
  4. Lactation

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A patient on Coumadin therapy begins to bleed from the gums while brushing her teeth. You would expect the health care provider to prescribe:
 
  1. Vitamin A
  2. Vitamin E
  3. Vitamin K
  4. Vitamin B1


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Brummell1998

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

1, 2, 4
Folic acid is used in the treatment of alcoholism and hepatic disease, and for mothers who are nursing.

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Vitamin K is helpful in reversing the effects of Coumadin.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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