tailieunhanh - Ebook Fundamental pharmacology for pharmacy technicians: Part 2

(BQ) Part 2 book "Fundamental pharmacology for pharmacy technicians" presentation of content: Pharmacology for disorders affecting multi body systems, pharmacology for specific populations. | SECTION III PHARMACOLOGY FOR DISORDERS AFFECTING MULTI-BODY SYSTEMS Chapter Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutritional Supplements Chapter Antineoplastic Agents Chapter Analgesics Chapter Anti-infectives and Systemic Antibacterial Agents Chapter Antiviral, Antifungal, and Anti-protozoal Agents CHAPTER 19 Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutritional Supplements OBJECTIVES OUTLINE After completing this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Identify characteristics that differentiate vitamins from other nutrients. 2. Describe the functions of common vitamins and minerals. 3. Classify vitamins and minerals. 4. Explain trace elements and their major effects on the body. 5. Describe the role of vitamin and mineral therapies in the treatment of deficiency disorders. 6. Define pharma food. 7. Explain the rationale behind food labeling. 8. Describe the purposes of additives in foods and supplements. 9. Explain the major complication of total parenteral nutrition therapy. 10. Define pernicious anemia, keratomalacia, osteomalacia, and cheilosis. GLOSSARY Ascorbic acid – a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the formation of collagen and fibroid tissue for teeth, bones, cartilage, connective tissue, and skin; also known as vitamin C Ataxia – loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement Beriberi – a deficiency caused by deficiency of thiamine, characterized by neurological symptoms, cardiovascular abnormalities, and edema Biotin – a water-soluble B complex vitamin that aids in fatty acid production, and in the oxidation of fatty acids and carbohydrates; also known as vitamin B7 Vitamins Fat-soluble Vitamins Water-soluble Vitamins Minerals and Electrolytes Major Minerals Trace Elements Food Labeling Food Additives Nutritional Care Enteral Nutrition Hyperalimentation Pharma Food Cachexia – weight loss, wasting of muscle, loss of appetite, and general debility that can occur during a chronic disease Calciferol – a fat-soluble vitamin chemically related