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naturalchemist · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse, who is teaching a class at a local community center, explains to the audience that more patients are using vitamins to supplement their dietary intake.

The nurse correctly tells the audience that the role of vitamins in metabolism is that a. large amounts are required to meet the metabolic needs of an active individual.
b. vitamins are inorganic compounds.
c. vitamins are needed for energy transformation and to regulate metabolic processes.
d. vitamins serve as an energy source, along with proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Question 2

A patient who is being treated for onchocerciasis with ivermectin (Stromectol) has a Mazotti reaction. Which assessment finding or findings would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

a. Fever
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Rash with pruritus
d. Blurred vision
e. Bone and joint pain

essyface1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Vitamins are needed for energy transformation and to regulate metabolic processes.
Large amounts of vitamins are not required to meet the metabolic need of an active individual.
Vitamins are organic compounds.
Vitamins do not serve as an energy source, along with proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, but they are essential for energy transformation and regulation of metabolic processes.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Signs and symptoms associated with a Mazotti reaction are fever, rash with pruritus, and bone and joint pain.
Nausea and vomiting and blurred vision are not signs and symptoms associated with a Mazotti reaction.