Decrease in absorption of which of the following vitamins in the
geriatric patient results in pernicious anemia?
a) B12
Vitamin B12 requires the intrinsic factor secreted by the gastric
mucosa for absorption.
b) C
Lack of vitamin C may cause development of signs and symptoms of
scurvy.
c) D
Vitamin D deficiency results in an inability to absorb calcium.
d) B6
Vitamin B6 affects neuromuscular function.
geriatric patient results in pernicious anemia?
a) B12
Vitamin B12 requires the intrinsic factor secreted by the gastric
mucosa for absorption.
b) C
Lack of vitamin C may cause development of signs and symptoms of
scurvy.
c) D
Vitamin D deficiency results in an inability to absorb calcium.
d) B6
Vitamin B6 affects neuromuscular function.