This course provides an overview of the mechanisms and therapeutic uses of fat- and water-soluble vitamins, antioxidants, macro- and micro-minerals, and enteral nutritional support products. Topics include the use of anti-oxidants, multi-vitamin choices, potential toxicity and drug interactions, as well as nutritional support/supplement selection for infants and adults. The mechanism-based approach used in this module allows the student pharmacist to more easily identify, organize, and recommend various therapeutic agents for a wide variety of patients.
PSCID 1375: Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutritional Support
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College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus