Home Testing/Vitamins and Minerals

Which of the following counseling points are appropriate for the home tests that require blood sample collection (Cholesterol, HIV, and Hepatitis C)?

A. It is appropriate to excessively squeeze and milk the finger in order to get enough blood required for a test

B. Incompletely filling the circle on the blood sample card can lead to a false-negative result

C. HIV blood test will provide the result within 5-10 minutes of applying the blood sample

D. Home test kits using blood samples can be used for self-diagnosis

B

Which of the following statements about Fecal Occult Blood Tests (FOBT) is TRUE?

A. Guaiac test has higher accuracy compared to immunochemical test

B. Immunochemical test uses antibodies to detect human hemoglobin protein in stool

C. Matrix blood originates in the lower GI, while surface blood comes from the upper GI tract

D. Use of aspirin, NSAIDs, or steroids may cause negative results in FOBT

B

Which of the following vitamins is recommended for all individuals who could become pregnant, due to the increased risk of neural tube defects in infants when deficient?

A. Thiamine

B. Niacin

C. Pyridoxine

D. Folic acid

D

Which of the following vitamin deficiency can lead to neurological signs and symptoms such as paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy, and mental confusion?

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin B12

C. Vitamin C

D. Vitamin D

B

Which of the following statements about the effect of medications in patients with ostomies is TRUE?

A. Antibiotics can cause diarrhea and promote the development of fungal infections of the skin around the stoma

B. Sustained or extended-release medications can be safely used in patients with ostomies

C. Medications that can discolor urine or feces should be avoided in patients with ostomies

D. Laxatives should be used in patients with ileostomy as they help prevent constipation

A