Vitamins, minerals, and supplements for the GI tract Crossword

The oral form of iron is....
The parental form of iron is.....
MOA: IRON: Provides iron needed for RBC development and oxygen ____________ to cells
When giving IM injection of iron, you should use the _________ method
To avoid teeth ____________, instruct patients to dilute liquid iron with water of juice, drink with a straw, and rinse mouth after swallowing.
Vitamin C increases absorption of iron but increases risk of GI ______________.
When taking iron, patients should avoid caffeine and ________ intake.
Educate patient about _________ discoloration when taking iron supplements.
When evaluating for effectiveness the nurse should find that pallor and fatigue should subside and the client should report increased __________ level.
Increase in hemoglobin of 2g/dL is expected 1 ________ after beginning iron supplement therapy.
Vitamin B12/cyanocobalmin- coverts folic acid from inactive to active form- all cells rely on this for DNA ______________.
Vitamin B12 is often simply used for vitamin b12 ___________.
The main side effect of Vitamin B12 is _____________
When evaluating effectiveness of Vitamin B12 there should be an ________ in hematocrit, reticulocyte count, disappearance of megaloblasts
MOA of Folic Acid: essential in the production of DNA and ________________.
Folic acid is often used for supplement in those suffering from ___________ use disorder.
________________ works by conducting nerve impulses, maintaining electrical excitability of muscles, and regulation of acid/base balance.
Supplement used for prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, excessive use of laxatives, Gi fistula, and intestinal drainage
Patient should take potassium with ________ or at least 8 oz of water to minimize Gi discomfort or ulcers
Potassium is CONTRAINDICATED if you have severe kidney disease or ________________
MOA: this drug works by activating many intracellular enzymes, regulates skeletal contractibility, and blood coagulation
____________ supplements are contraindicated in those with AV block or rectal bleeding, nausea , vomitting and abdominal pain
MOA of black cohash is _________
Black Cohosh __________ antihypertensive medication, and chances of hypoglycemia
Echinacea stimulates the immune system and decreases _____________-
With chronic use, this med can decrease positive effects of medications for TB, HIV, and cancer
Echinacea is available in many forms including: dryed roots, plants, extracts, and ______
Garlic adverse effects include GI __________
Ginger root is used for GI __________ and used to treat morning sickness, motion sickness, and nausea from surgery
Ginger root should be used cautiously in pregnant women because it can cause uterine ___________.
Question clients about concurrent use with NSAIDS, heparin, and __________ when taking ginger root.
St. Johns wort is used orally as an ____________ to relieve pain and inflammation
Saw palmetto has few adverse effects but can cause mild GI ________