The client is a fitness enthusiast who adheres to a regimen of high vitamin supplement intake. Which vitamins would the nurse assess for hypervitaminosis?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Vitamin A (Aquasol A)
2. Vitamin E (Aquasol E)
3. Vitamin D (Rocaltrol)
4. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
5. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Vitamin A (Aquasol A) is a fat-soluble vitamin and can cause hypervitaminosis when taken in large doses.
Rationale 2: Large doses of fat-soluble vitamin E (Aquasol E) can cause hypervitaminosis.
Rationale 3: Hypervitaminosis can be caused by the fat-soluble vitamin D (Rocaltrol).
Rationale 4: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has been associated with hypervitaminosis.
Rationale 5: The water-soluble vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is not likely a factor in hypervitaminosis.
Global Rationale: Hypervitaminosis, or toxic levels of vitamins, has been reported for vitamins A, C, D, E, B6, niacin, and folic acid. The water-soluble vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is not likely a factor in hypervitaminosis. The water-soluble vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is not likely a factor in hypervitaminosis.
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