https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/364/mineralsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/364/mineralsFri, 13 Feb 2009 12:15:38 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:f88d1264-ca4d-453c-9f25-5332aa3c2149Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/364/minerals#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 2/13/2009 12:15:38 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Describe the 3 types of mineral. </li> <li>What are minerals sometimes collectively referred to on petfood labels as? </li> <li>The absorption of different minerals are often linked. What is the significance of this? </li> <li>List the macrominerals. </li> <li>Which minerals are required for the maintenance of skeletal structure? </li> <li>Explain the significance of the calcium : phosphorous ratio. </li> <li>What vitamin is closely linked with the metabolism of calcium and phosphorous? </li> <li>In addition to its role in the maintenance of skeletal structure, list 3 other functions of calcium. </li> <li>What type of diet is likely to cause calcium deficiency? </li> <li>What condition is likely to result from hypocalcaemia in lactating bitches and why? </li> <li>Describe nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism. </li> <li>What conditions may be related to excessive calcium intake in puppies? </li> <li>In addition to its role with calcium, why is phosphorous such an important mineral? </li> <li>Vitamin D deficiency disease such as osteomalacia and rickets are associated with calcium-phosphorous imbalance; why? </li> <li>List the functions of magnesium. </li> <li>Describe the symptoms of magnesium deficiency. </li> <li>What condition may arise as a result of a very high magnesium intake? </li> <li>What are the main functions of potassium? </li> <li>What are the correct terms for excess blood potassium and insufficient blood potassium? </li> <li>What conditions may be caused by potassium deficiency? </li> <li>Explain the significance of sodium and chloride. </li> <li>What are the correct terms for excess blood sodium and insufficient blood sodium? </li> <li>What is the most likely cause of sodium and potassium deficiency? </li> <li>List signs of sodium and chloride deficiency. </li> <li>List signs of excess sodium and chloride. </li> <li>List the trace minerals and their functions. </li> <li>When is copper deficiency most likely to occur? </li> <li>List the dog breeds which may be affected by an inherited defect resulting in liver cirrhosis as a result of copper toxicity. </li> <li>Describe the most common presentation of zinc deficiency. </li> <li>What is the principle sign of iodine deficiency? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>