Galen Nursing 155 Test 2 Review Practice Questions.
Vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER Fat soluble,*Function* Night and color vision; maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes. *Food Sources* Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, mango, fish liver oil, liver, butter, cream, egg yolks, yellow fruit, green leafy vegetables (orange stuff...)
Vitamin D"sunshine vitamin" - CORRECT ANSWER Fat soluble,*Function* enhances absorption of calcium. *food sources* fish liver oil, fish, fortified milk, sunlight exposure (10 min daily)
Vitamin E - CORRECT ANSWER Fat soluble, *Function* Antioxidant, protection of red blood cells, skin..*food sources* vegetable oils, nuts, milk, eggs, muscle meats, fish, wheat and rice germ green leafy
vegetables.
Vitamin K - CORRECT ANSWER Fat soluble, ANECDOTE FOR COUMADIN *Functions* blood clotting *Food sources* Green leafy vegetables, liver
Thiamin (B1) - CORRECT ANSWER Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism *food sources* whole grain, enriched cereals, beef, pork, liver, peas, beans, nuts
Riboflavin (B2) - CORRECT ANSWER Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism , antioxidant *Food sources* milk, cheese, eggs, green vegetables, whole grain, bread, organ meats, poultry, fish
Niacin (B3) - CORRECT ANSWER Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism for energy production. *food sources* enriched breads and cereals, chicken, tuna, liver, peanuts, dairy products, fish
Pyridoxine (B6) - CORRECT ANSWER Water soluble *function* protein metabolism, red blood cell production *food sources* meats, poultry, fish, beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products, enriched cereals, corn
Folacin (folate) (folic acid) - CORRECT ANSWER *function* Neurotransmitter synthesis Dna synthesis (spinabifida,-neuro defects in babies) *food sources*green leafy vegetables, asparagus, liver, yeast, eggs, beans, fruits, enriched cereals
Cyanocobalamin (B12) - CORRECT ANSWER water soluble *function* metabolic reaction (energy) *food sources* dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, liver, milk, cheese, eggs
Vitamin C - CORRECT ANSWER Water soluble *function* wound healing, immune function *food sources*citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, green vegetables, cauliflower, broccoli
Calcium (Ca) - CORRECT ANSWER *function* bone and teeth formation , nerve and muscle contraction, heart action *food sources* dairy products, sardines, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, whole grains, egg yolks, legumes, nuts
Magnesium (Mg) - CORRECT ANSWER *function* nerve and muscle function, cardiac function. *food sources* whole grains, nuts, legumes, green leafy vegetables, lima beans, broccoli, squash, potatoes
Phosphorus (P) - CORRECT ANSWER *function* bone and teeth strength *food sources*dairy products, beef, pork, beans, sardines, eggs, chicken, wheat, bran, chocolate
Potassium (K) - CORRECT ANSWER *Function* regulation of heart contraction, nerve impulse, acid base balance *food sources* fruits (apricots, bananas, figs, oranges, dates), any vegetables, meats, potatoes, avocados, legumes, milk, shellfish
Sodium (Na) - CORRECT ANSWER *Function* Water balance *food sources* table salt, meat, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, celery, spinach, carrots, beets, canned products, milk, cheese
Flouride - CORRECT ANSWER *function* prevention of dental caries *food sources* fluorinated water, toothpaste, fish, tea
Iodine - CORRECT ANSWER *function* thyroid function *food sources* iodized salt, salt water fish, dairy products, enriched bread
