CNS Nutrition Specialist Exam Prep

Category - Certified Nutrition Specialist

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vitamin K deficiency?
  1. Increased activity of clotting factors II, VII, IX, X
  2. Decreased PT
  3. No change in PTT
  4. Caused by malabsorption of fat
  5. All of the above are true
Explanation

Answer: D - Vitamin K deficiency could be caused by the malabsorption of fat. This is commonly due to pancreatic and GI dysfunction.

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