A Newly Admitted Patient Has Orders for Both Vitamin C

question 1

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted patient has orders for both vitamin C and zinc supplements. The nurse reviews the patient's medical history and concludes that these supplements are ordered for which reason?

• A) To treat pellagra
• B) To aid in wound healing
• C) To treat osteomalacia
• D) As an antidote for anticoagulant overdose

---

Definitions:

Similar Gene

A gene that shares sequence similarity or functional similarities with another gene, often within the same organism or across different species.

RNA Interference

A process in biology where RNA molecules prevent gene expression or translation through the neutralization of targeted mRNA molecules.

Transcription Factors

Proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences to regulate the transcription of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.

Specific Gene

A gene designated for its unique role or function within the genome of an organism.