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| 1. | Vitamins are organic compounds that differ in function and availability. What statement best describes vitamins? | |
| A) | Vitamins are composed of long chains of molecules linked together. | |
| B) | Vitamins provide energy. | |
| C) | Vitamins are susceptible to destruction by factors such as heat, air, and light. | |
| D) | Vitamins exist in only one active form. | |
| 2. | Vitamin deficiency in the United States is not common. However, inadequate gastric acid secretion secondary to gastric resection, use of medications that suppress gastric acid, or gastric infection with Helicobacter pylori is the most common cause of: | |
| A) | Thiamine deficiency | |
| B) | Riboflavin deficiency | |
| C) | Vitamin B12 deficiency | |
| D) | Folic acid deficiency | |
| 3. | Consistently high doses of many vitamins have no adverse effects. However, consistently high doses of folate do what? | |
| A) | Mask a deficiency of vitamin B12 | |
| B) | Can cause a temporary sensory neuropathy | |
| C) | May increase the risk of heart disease | |
| D) | Increase the need for other B vitamins | |
| 4. | It is not always necessary for people to take a vitamin supplement. Who is least likely to need a vitamin supplement? | |
| A) | A moderately active adult | |
| B) | A pregnant teenager | |
| C) | An elderly woman living alone | |
| D) | A housewife on a low-calorie diet | |
| 5. | One difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins is that fat-soluble vitamins: | |
| A) | Must be consumed daily | |
| B) | Are absorbed directly into the bloodstream | |
| C) | Are excreted in the urine when consumed in excess of need | |
| D) | Are stored primarily in the liver and adipose tissue | |
| 6. | There are differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. What is one of these differences? | |
| A) | Water-soluble vitamins are more essential to life than fat-soluble vitamins. | |
| B) | Water-soluble vitamins attach to protein carriers to be transported through the blood. | |
| C) | Water-soluble vitamins should be consumed daily. | |
| D) | Water-soluble vitamins are stored primarily in the liver and adipose tissue. | |
| 7. | Vitamin D synthesis can be impaired by all of the following except what? | |
| A) | Low calcium intake | |
| B) | Sunscreens | |
| C) | Aging | |
| D) | Dense clouds | |
| 8. | You are the clinic nurse doing patient education for a patient who is taking anticoagulants. What is one thing you should stress to this patient? | |
| A) | They should avoid all sources of vitamin D. | |
| B) | They should maintain a consistent intake of vitamin D. | |
| C) | They should avoid all sources of vitamin K. | |
| D) | They should maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K. | |
| 9. | If you were told to eat more vitamin E, what would you want to eat more of? | |
| A) | Fortified milk | |
| B) | Egg yolks | |
| C) | Vegetable oils | |
| D) | Red meat | |
| 10. | Patients who need to be on antibiotics for a prolonged period of time may be at an increased risk of vitamin K deficiency. Why is this? | |
| A) | Antibiotics impair vitamin K absorption from foods. | |
| B) | Antibiotics kill intestinal bacteria that produce vitamin K. | |
| C) | Antibiotics cause loss of appetite, which lowers vitamin K intake. | |
| D) | Antibiotics inactivate vitamin K in the liver. | |
| 11. | Beta-carotene is found in what food? | |
| A) | Citrus juice | |
| B) | Egg yolks | |
| C) | Vegetable oils | |
| D) | Winter squash | |
| 12. | It is recommended that people over the age of 50 take vitamin supplements. But it is important they take the proper type of supplement, namely “50+” or “Mature” multivitamin supplement formulas because they usually contain what? | |
| A) | Less iron | |
| B) | More zinc | |
| C) | Less vitamin B12 | |
| D) | More calcium | |
| 13. | Which of the following statements about vitamins is true? | |
| A) | Most Americans do not consume adequate amounts of thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. | |
| B) | Most Americans do not consume adequate amounts of vitamin C. | |
| C) | Taking large doses of vitamin A is potentially harmful. | |
| D) | Because of the potential health benefits, beta-carotene supplements are routinely recommended. | |
| 14. | Particular populations are prone to vitamin deficiencies for various reasons. Why are older adults are prone to vitamin D deficiency? | |
| A) | Aging reduces the kidneys’ ability to produce vitamin D. | |
| B) | They are more likely to take prescription medicines that interfere with vitamin D absorption. | |
| C) | Their fixed incomes interfere with buying foods rich in vitamin D. | |
| D) | They excrete more vitamin D than younger adults do. | |
| 15. | Your physician has recommended that you take a vitamin supplement. What would you look for when choosing a vitamin supplement? | |
| A) | Look for USP on the label. | |
| B) | Look for the nutrient’s recommended daily allowance (RDA). | |
| C) | Choose the highest price supplement. | |
| D) | Choose a supplement that is “natural.” | |
| 16. | There is one vitamin that is used in megadoses to lower serum cholesterol. Which vitamin is it? | |
| A) | Thiamine | |
| B) | Riboflavin | |
| C) | Niacin | |
| D) | Folic acid | |
| 17. | Smoking interferes with the body’s use of a specific vitamin, so the RDA for this vitamin has been raised for smokers. Which vitamin is this? | |
| A) | Vitamin C | |
| B) | Folate | |
| C) | Beta-carotene | |
| D) | Vitamin E | |
| 18. | It has been proven that folate, when consumed in an adequate amount, may help prevent neural tube defects. When is it necessary to consume the folate to have this effect? | |
| A) | Before conception and early in pregnancy | |
| B) | During the second trimester of pregnancy | |
| C) | During the third trimester of pregnancy | |
| D) | Throughout pregnancy | |
| 19. | You are teaching a nutrition class to a group of pregnant women in the community. What would you recommend to your students as a good source of vitamin B12? | |
| A) | Milk | |
| B) | Green leafy vegetables | |
| C) | Vegetable oils | |
| D) | Peanut butter | |
| 20. | What is the approximate percentage of American adults who take vitamin supplements based on their beliefs about health? | |
| A) | 30% | |
| B) | 40% | |
| C) | 50% | |
| D) | 60% | |
| 21. | Vitamins can exist in more than one form and have more than one function. Which of the following vitamins exist in more than one form? | |
| A) | Vitamin B12 | |
| B) | Thiamine | |
| C) | Riboflavin | |
| D) | Vitamin A | |
| 22. | There are many enzymes in our body that cannot function without a coenzyme. Which vitamins act as coenzymes? | |
| A) | B vitamins | |
| B) | Vitamin C | |
| C) | No vitamins act as coenzymes | |
| D) | All vitamins act as coenzymes | |
| 23. | When do vitamins act as drugs in the body? | |
| A) | When they are prescribed by a physician | |
| B) | When they are taken in megadoses | |
| C) | When they are taken in combination with other vitamins | |
| D) | When they are taken in minidoses | |
| 24. | Free radicals destroy cells in our body. Some vitamins act as antioxidants to prevent the destruction of cells by free radicals. Which vitamin is a major antioxidant? | |
| A) | Vitamin B6 | |
| B) | Thiamine | |
| C) | Folate | |
| D) | Vitamin C | |
| 25. | What substance is a coenzyme and is considered a non-B vitamin? | |
| A) | Choline | |
| B) | Isoniazid | |
| C) | Beta-carotene | |
| D) | Niacin | |
| 26. | Vitamins are often used as food additives for specific purposes. Which vitamin is added to frozen fish to help prevent rancidity? | |
| A) | Vitamin C | |
| B) | Vitamin E | |
| C) | Vitamin A | |
| D) | Vitamin B12 | |
| 27. | Vitamins can be either fat-soluble or water-soluble. Their solubility determines many of their characteristics. What is one characteristic that is determined by a vitamin’s solubility? | |
| A) | Availability | |
| B) | Storage | |
| C) | Strength | |
| D) | Function | |
| 28. | Thiamin acts as a coenzyme when the body metabolizes carbohydrates. It also has another important function. What is that other function? | |
| A) | Thiamin is important in the metabolism of fats. | |
| B) | Thiamin is important in the digestive process. | |
| C) | Thiamin is important in liver functioning. | |
| D) | Thiamin is important in nervous system functioning. | |
| 29. | Riboflavin is said to be unique among the water-soluble vitamins. What makes riboflavin unique? | |
| A) | Meats and beans contribute the most riboflavin to the diet. | |
| B) | Milk and dairy products contribute the most riboflavin to the diet. | |
| C) | Meats and beans contribute the least riboflavin to the diet. | |
| D) | Milk and dairy products contribute the least riboflavin to the diet. | |
| 30. | Which vitamins work together to inactivate bacteria and viruses? | |
| A) | Water-soluble vitamins | |
| B) | B vitamins | |
| C) | Phytochemicals | |
| D) | Fat-soluble vitamins | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | C |
| 3. | A |
| 4. | A |
| 5. | C |
| 6. | C |
| 7. | A |
| 8. | D |
| 9. | C |
| 10. | C |
| 11. | D |
| 12. | A |
| 13. | C |
| 14. | A |
| 15. | A |
| 16. | C |
| 17. | A |
| 18. | A |
| 19. | A |
| 20. | C |
| 21. | D |
| 22. | A |
| 23. | B |
| 24. | D |
| 25. | A |
| 26. | A |
| 27. | B |
| 28. | D |
| 29. | B |
| 30. | C |
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