NUR 5334Focused on Drug Deficiency Exam Questions and Ascertained Marking Scheme 2024

NUR 5334Focused on Drug Deficiency Exam Questions and Ascertained Marking Scheme 2024 What lab test is done to determine B12 deficiency? - correct answer Schilling test Measurement of plasma B12 B12 deficiency treatment? - correct answer Vitamin B12 supplementation Cyanocobalamin B12 deficiency lab values - correct answer deficient: 150 or less possible: 150-400 ok: 400 or more Tx of severe megaloblastic anemia? - correct answer IM injection of folic acid and B12 RDA recommendation of Folic acid- Males? Females? Child-bearing age? Pregnant? Lactation? - correct answer Males & females not pregnant or lactating: 400 mcg Pregnancy: 600 mcg Lactation: 500 mcg Child-bearing age: 400-800 mcg Folic acid dietary sources - correct answer -All foods Good sources include peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, asparagus, beets, broccoli, and spinach. Also, many grain products (e.g., cereals, bread, pasta, rice, flour) are now fortified with folic acid. Folic acid deficiency and fetus? - correct answer Neural tube defects (e.g., spina bifida, anencephaly)