Author Question: Which of the following vitamins can be stored by the body? (Select all that apply.) a. Vitamin E ... (Read 52 times)

schs14 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following vitamins can be stored by the body? (Select all that apply.)

a. Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
b. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
c. Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)
d. Folic acid
e. Vitamin D

Question 2

A patient has been taking high doses of clorazepate Tranxene for several months for an anxiety disorder. The nurse assessing the patient observes that the patient is agitated, euphoric, and an-xious. What will the nurse do?

a. Double-check the chart to make sure the last dose was given.
b. Request an order for a longer-acting ben-zodiazepine.
c. Suspect a possible paradoxical reaction to the clorazepate.
d. Withhold the next dose until a drug level can be drawn.

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

Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
The fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are stored in massive amounts in the body. Of the wa-ter-soluble vitamins, B12 can be stored; all others must be replenished with frequent ingestion.

Answer to Question 2

C
Patients taking benzodiazepines for anxiety sometimes develop paradoxical responses to the drug, which include insomnia, excitation, euphoria, heightened anxiety, and rage. A missed dose would trigger withdrawal symptoms, which would include anxiety, insomnia, sweating, tremors, and dizziness. Because this is a paradoxical reaction to the drug, a longer-acting drug would make the symptoms worse. This is not caused by overdose, which would manifest as drowsiness, lethargy, and confusion, so a drug level is not warranted.