#1: The body cannot produce minerals; they must be obtained from food or supplements.
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#2: What minerals are most important for building strong bones?
Calcium, magnesium, silica, potassium, iron
Calcium, magnesium, silica, strontium, boron
Calcium, magnesium, potassium, strontium
Calcium, magnesium, iodine, potassium, iron
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#3: A client has a history of Crohn's disease and slow wound healing. She complains of a decreased sense of taste and cravings for sweets. You see white spots on her fingernails, cracked fingertips, and notice puffy gums. Lab work shows the alkaline phosphatase level is low. You suspect a deficiency in:
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#4: Macrominerals are:
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#5: A client complains of fatigue, headaches, constipation, and depression. She has a history of anemia. Her labs indicate low levels of ferritin. You suspect she may have a deficiency in:
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#6: A deficiency in manganese can result in:
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#7: Signs of mineral deficiency include:
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#8: What mineral can help a client with symptoms of low stomach acid?
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#9: A client's labs show a marked decrease in uric acid and an elevated serum iron level. You suspect a deficiency in:
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#10: Clients with low bone density should consume plenty of dairy products and supplement with calcium to support bone health.
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#11: Calcium is so critical to survival that the body will _______________ to maintain proper calcium levels.
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#12: Calcium interacts with ________________ to regulate blood pressure and water balance.
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#13: Blood calcium levels are indicative of optimal levels in the bone.
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#14: Calcitriol is:
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#15: Which of these decreases calcium absorption:
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#16: Calcium ____________ iron absortpion.
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#17: Chloride is a(n):
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#18: Almost 100% of chloride is absorbed in the:
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#19: Symptoms of chloride deficiency include:
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#20: Food sources of chloride include salt, celery, rye, seaweed, lettuce, olives, and:
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#21: Medications that specifically deplete chloride are:
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#22: Serum levels for choride should be:
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#23: The adult RDA for chloride becomes higher with advanced age.
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#24: Which of the following is NOT true for magnesium?
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#25: Magnesium should be taken along with supplemental zinc to enhance absorption.
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#26: Signs of magnesium deficiency include:
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#27: Adequate protein intake is important for magnesium absorption.
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#28: Herbs high in magnesium include:
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#29: Ways to supplement with magnesium include:
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#30: The standard American diet is very high in magnesium.
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#31: Blood serum labs are not accurate assessments for determining a client's magnesium status.
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#32: Which food is NOT high in magnesium?
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#33: A salt or ion that is electrically charged and moves towards either a cathode or an anode is a(n):
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#34: Potassium aids in maintaining stable blood pressure and pH.
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#35: Adult Adequate Intake of potassium is:
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#36: Medications that deplete potassium are:
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#37: Clients should refrain from eating too many potassium-rich foods to avoid the risk of cardiac arrest.
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#38: When assessing potassium status, look for serum levels of:
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#39: Potassium deficiency signs include:
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#40: Sodium is a(n);
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#41: Excess sodium can deplete this mineral:
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#42: The balance of sodium with this mineral is vital for good cellular health:
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#43: Ideal serum levels for sodium are:
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#44: Maximum daily sodium intake for adults (unless sodium sensitive) are:
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#45: Which is NOT a sign of sodium deficiency?
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#46: Which is NOT a symptom of sodium excess?
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#47: Sulfur is the ______ most abundant mineral in the body.
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#48: Which is NOT a sulfur containing aminio acid?
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#49: Sulfur is an antagonist to:
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#50: Which group is NOT at risk for sulfur deficiency?
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#51: What is the RDA for sulfur?
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#52: Epsom salts are a source of topical sulfur.
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#53: ________ refers to compounds containing sulfur.
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#54: Many ________ toxic people are intolerant to "sulfur" foods.
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#55:
Phosphorus is the _____ most abundant mineral in the body.
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#56:
Blood levels of phosporus are indicative of optimal levels in the bones.
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#57: Which of the following is NOT a good source of phosphorus?
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#58: A _______ ratio of phosphorus to calcium sensitizes the body and increases inflammatory tendencies.
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#59: Phosphorus deficiency is actually very rare.
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#60: Phosphorus is readily absorbed in the:
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#61: Soft drinks contain phosphates, and therefore have a positive impact on increasing bone density.
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