Exam #3 pharmacology Medications Herbal , vitamins, Cancer Meds ,GI Meds 2026 Questions and Answers

Exam #3 pharmacology Medications
Herbal , vitamins, Cancer Meds ,GI Meds
2026 Questions and Answers

Iron - Class - Correct answer-Supplement

Iron - Side Effects - Correct answer-Constipation, dark stools, nausea

Iron - Contraindications - Correct answer-Hemochromatosis, peptic ulcer

Iron - Patient Teaching - Correct answer-Take with vitamin C; avoid dairy/calcium;

use straw for liquid form

Magnesium - Class - Correct answer-Mineral supplement

Magnesium - Side Effects - Correct answer-Diarrhea, hypotension

Magnesium - Contraindications - Correct answer-Renal failure

Magnesium - Patient Teaching - Correct answer-Take with food to reduce GI upset;

monitor renal function

Vitamin B12 - Class - Correct answer-Water-soluble vitamin

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, Vitamin B12 - Side Effects - Correct answer-Rare (rash, diarrhea)

Vitamin B12 - Contraindications - Correct answer-Leber's disease

Vitamin B12 - Patient Teaching - Correct answer-Needed for RBCs; may need IM

if absorption impaired

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) - Class - Correct answer-Water-soluble vitamin

Vitamin B9 - Side Effects - Correct answer-Bitter taste, sleep issues

Vitamin B9 - Contraindications - Correct answer-Pernicious anemia

Vitamin B9 - Patient Teaching - Correct answer-Prevent neural tube defects;

essential in pregnancy

Fat-soluble Vitamins - Class - Correct answer-Vitamins A, D, E, K

Fat-soluble Vitamins - Side Effects - Correct answer-Toxicity risk

Fat-soluble Vitamins - Contraindications - Correct answer-Liver disease,

hypervitaminosis

Fat-soluble Vitamins - Patient Teaching - Correct answer-Store in fat, monitor for

overdose

Water-soluble Vitamins - Class - Correct answer-Vitamin C, B-complex


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